At the 2026 World Cup match between Spain and Argentina, when Fran Torres scored, the Lion and Sun flag was displayed in the stadium, and images of it were broadcast live across the world’s television networks.

🔹On Saturday as well, during the World Cup third-place match between France and England, the Lion and Sun flag was hoisted at the stadium where the game was held.

🔹The display of the Lion and Sun flag, which had also been repeated earlier in various matches of this tournament, received extensive coverage on social media.

🔹Prince Reza Pahlavi also, by posting a message, thanked for the presence of Iranians in the stadiums and for using the World Cup to display the Lion and Sun flag and to carry the voice of the Iranian people to the world.

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