Shaun Toub says he was unsure who to root for during game, but is hopeful for change amid ongoing protests since 'the world now sees what this regime is doing'

Fans in capital disappointed by US team's victory in World Cup game, but celebration, cheer prevail in region where state forces quell 'riots' sparked by death of Mahsa Amini

US team's 1-0 victory over Iran at the tournament Tuesday was closely watched across the Middle East, where many blame one or both for the region's woes

American squad advances to last 16 with win, avenging 1998 defeat; England tops the group, with 3-0 defeat of Wales

Fans and journalists unable to hide their identities assailed, told to go home by locals and others at soccer tournament, as love of sports unable to overcome geopolitical disputes

Gay rights and the use of supportive symbols have been a simmering issue at the soccer tournament in Qatar, where homosexuality is illegal

Tuesday's game, the second between two countries at world soccer's premier tournament, comes with relations at nadir over Tehran's nuclear program and deadly crackdown on protests

'Team Melli' has traditionally been a unifying force in the soccer-mad country but has now become a symbol of the divisions

Security officials tackle Italian activist Mario Ferri, wearing blue Superman t-shirt that also says 'Save Ukraine,' on field during Portugal-Uruguay match

Gregg Berhalter says American squad was unaware of posts by soccer federation, expresses support for Iranian people but says team is focused on Tuesday's showdown