The Iran soccer team is preparing to play its first match of this year's World Cup in Los Angeles on Monday, where they will begin their campaign against New Zealand.
Iran's participation in the tournament has been fraught with conflict due to the country's war with U.S. and Israeli forces.
The host city is bracing for protests near the stadium, as the city's large Iranian diaspora is expected to protest against both the government in Tehran and the U.S. war. These tensions have left Iranian Americans torn over Iran's participation in the event.