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For Iranโ€™s Athletes, There Is No Separating Sports From Politics

From defections and protests to moments of national pride, the 2026 World Cup arrives amid decades of tension between identity and the state.

For Iranโ€™s Athletes, There Is No Separating Sports From Politics
Wired โ€” 17 June 2026
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From defections and protests to moments of national pride, the 2026 World Cup arrives amid decades of tension between identity and the state.

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