US: Fans gather outside SoFi Stadium ahead of Iran-New Zealand World Cup match.

SHOTLIST LOS ANGELES, US (JUNE 15, 2026) 1. VARIOUS OF FANS GATHERING OUTSIDE SOFI STADIUM AHEAD OF IRAN-NEW ZEALAND WORLD CUP MATCH 2. VARIOUS OF SUPPORTERS CARRYING NATIONAL FLAGS OUTSIDE STADIUM 3. VARIOUS OF IRANIAN MONARCHIST SUPPORTERS HOLDING FLAGS AND BANNERS DURING PROTEST NEAR VENUE 4. VARIOUS OF FANS GATHERING OUTSIDE SOFI STADIUM AHEAD OF IRAN-NEW ZEALAND WORLD CUP MATCH LOS ANGELES, US - JUNE 15: Iran and New Zealand were set to open their 2026 FIFA World Cup Group G campaign in Los Angeles on Monday, June 15, as supporters gathered outside SoFi Stadium ahead of kick-off. Fans carrying national flags and wearing team colors assembled around the venue before the match, which was scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. local time. Supporters of Iran's former monarchy also staged a protest near the stadium, displaying flags and banners during the pre-match gathering. Iran and New Zealand met in their opening Group G fixture of the tournament at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.