Controversy Hits USA vs Iran as USMNT Fan Gets Ejected From the Stadium by Multiple Security Personnel

The USA faced Iran in their final game of the group stages at the FIFA World Cup. However, the tie has been very hyped up from the beginning, putting a lot of pressure on the players to perform. The USMNT was 3rd in the Group B table with two points from two games. They drew their opening game against Wales as they conceded a late equalizer from Gareth Bale. They drew their second game as well against England. However, during the game, a US fan was removed front he stadium by their security due to a massive controversy.

The game against Iran is do-or-die for the USMNT, who just have 2 points from 2 games. They desperately needed a win to qualify for the knockouts of the tournament. However, mathematically, it was still possible for them to qualify if Wales managed to beat England.

However, a massive controversy hit the game as a fan had to be escorted out of the stadium. The US fan stole the spotlight ahead of the game to show the rainbow colors. This comes after a fan flew the rainbow flag inside the stadium during Portugal vs Uruguay match.

USMNT fan escorted out of the stadium by security

A US fan made the headlines after being ejected from the Al Thumama Stadium ahead of the high-profile USA vs Iran match. Many security personnel forced him to leave the stadium.

This is a huge deal in Qatar, as many fans have had the same fate. Yesterday during Portugal vs Uruguay match, a fan entered the pitch with a rainbow flag.

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However, it has been reported that the fan has been released and banned from attending the next FIFA World Cup matches. But not much information is available on the fate of the US fan caught ahead of the USA vs Iran match.

The USA has one of the youngest rosters at the World Cup. However, they have a team that consists of players playing in some of the top soccer leagues in the world. But despite so much quality, they couldn’t win against Wales and England. The draws look disappointing considering the number of chances they missed during those games.

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