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World Cup 2026: Palestinian flags become a target at US-based games

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Supporters carrying Palestinian flags at World Cup 2026 games in the United States have reported being stopped by security and told to remove them, despite FIFA regulations allowing national flags. These incidents reflect broader concerns among pro-Palestine activists about scrutiny of Palestinian identity in public spaces, even as solidarity displays become more visible.
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Submitted by Mohammed Ahmad on Sat, 07/18/2026 - 18:10 Palestinian flags have become one of the tournament's most visible symbols of solidarity, but supporters have been told to remove them, and in some cases had them confiscated An Iranian fan waves a Palestinian flag ahead of Iran's Group G match against New Zealand at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood on 15 June 2026 (Frederic J. Brown/AFP) Off The Palestinian flag has become one of the most visible, and most targeted, symbols at World Cup gam

World Cup 2026: Palestinian flags become a target at US-based games
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