World Cup 2026: Palestinian flags become a target at US-based games

World Cup 2026: Palestinian flags become a target at US-based games Submitted by Mohammed Ahmad on Sat, 07/18/2026 - 18:10 Palestinian flags have become one of the tournament's most visible symbols of solidarity, but supporters have been told to remove them, and in some cases had them confiscated An Iranian fan waves a Palestinian flag ahead of Iran's Group G match against New Zealand at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood on 15 June 2026 (Frederic J. Brown/AFP) Off The Palestinian flag has become one of the most visible, and most targeted, symbols at World Cup games held in the United States . Several supporters carrying them at matches have told Middle East Eye that they have been stopped by security as they entered venues and instructed to either remove them or risk having them confiscated, despite Fifa regulations allowing national flags inside stadiums.