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![The technical staff of the Islamic Republic of Iran during the national anthem prior to the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage match between Iran and New Zealand, in Los Angeles, California, USA, on June 15, 2026.](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 16 9"%3E%3C/svg%3E)