World Cup LIVE: Iran protests erupt outside ground, BBC told to remove pundit | Football | Sport - Daily Express

World Cup LIVE: Iran protests erupt outside ground, BBC told to remove pundit | Football | Sport – Daily Express

June 16, 2026

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