A 27-year-old Iranian man, a friend of Saeid Ezatolahi of Iran's World Cup team, was reportedly shot dead for celebrating the country's loss to the U.S. in protest.
Former U.S. officials and lawmakers are criticizing the State Department for distancing itself from a top Iranian dissident group, saying it is not "viable."
Both Iran and Turkey face difficult domestic situations and see the Kurds as useful scapegoats for economic and domestic unrest on the homefront, according to an expert.
Christian Pulisic entered American soccer lore with his goal against Iran but the photo shared from his hospital bed illustrated just how iconic he has become.
The U.S. women's soccer team is guaranteed a big check thanks to the U.S. men's soccer team guaranteeing a spot in the knockout stage of the World Cup.
