US and Iran Announce Ceasefire as Iran’s World Cup Team Arrives in Los Angeles

Overview

• President Donald Trump and Pakistan’s prime minister said an agreement to end hostilities with Iran was reached on Sunday and officials said a formal signing is scheduled for June 19 in Switzerland.
• Iran’s national team flew from its Tijuana training base to Los Angeles on Sunday to play New Zealand, using cross‑border logistics after several delegation members were denied U.S. entry.
• The U.S. reversed a small number of visa denials before the trip with four of 15 previously refused approvals granted while about 11 delegation members reportedly remain without U.S. visas.
• Large Iranian‑American demonstrations are planned around the SoFi Stadium with organizers distributing pre‑1979 flags that FIFA bars from venues and Iranian officials warning they could withdraw the team if hostile symbols appear.
• On the pitch and in broadcasts, Brazil’s 1‑1 draw with Morocco drew criticism for tactical fragility, Germany’s 7‑1 win over Curaçao elevated its status as a favorite, and TV footage showing a VAR assistant’s hand gesture has prompted public scrutiny.