US: Rival groups clash outside Iran team hotel ahead of World Cup match (2).

SHOTLIST LOS ANGELES, US (JUNE 14, 2026) 1. VARIOUS OF IRAN SUPPORTERS GATHERED OUTSIDE WESTDRIFT HOTEL 2. SECURITY MEASURES OUTSIDE HOTEL 3. VARIOUS OF SUPPORTERS AND PROTESTERS DISPERSING OUTSIDE HOTEL 4. IRAN SUPPORTER MAKING SILENCE GESTURE TOWARD OPPOSING GROUPLOS ANGELES, US - JUNE 14: Supporters of Iran's national football team and opponents of Iran's government gathered outside the Westdrift Hotel in Los Angeles on Sunday, June 14, ahead of Iran's FIFA World Cup Group G match against New Zealand, prompting a police intervention after tensions flared between rival groups. Crowds carrying Iranian and Israeli flags gathered outside the Westdrift Hotel, where Iran's national football team was staying ahead of its opening World Cup match. Tensions briefly flared between rival groups before police officers stepped in to separate them and secure the area. Iran will face New Zealand in its opening FIFA World Cup Group G match on Monday, June 15.