Iran’s national anthem is booed during the pre-match ceremony before Iran plays New Zealand at the World Cup, with the build-up dominated by political tensions. The match is in Group G, where Iran starts its campaign against New Zealand. Multiple outlets describe an atmosphere that is politically charged, with heightened emotions in the stadium ahead of the kickoff. Reports also indicate that protests take place before the match, contributing to the tense environment surrounding the anthem and ceremony. The coverage frames the incident as part of a broader political backdrop rather than something isolated to the game itself. While the outlets focus on the booing and the presence of protests, they do not provide differing accounts of the match result within the provided excerpts. Overall, the sources agree on the sequence of events: Iran’s campaign begins versus New Zealand, the anthem is booed by sections of the crowd, and political expressions appear in the lead-up to the encounter.