Misleading images spread after Iran’s 2-2 World Cup draw with New Zealand
- Iran drew 2-2 with New Zealand in their World Cup opener in Los Angeles.
- An AI-generated image falsely showed an Iranian player carrying a pink backpack as a tribute.
- Another viral image of players with purple backpacks was from a friendly match in Turkey.
- Forward Mohamed Mohebi was accused of a threatening hand gesture; he said it was spontaneous.
- Iran’s team was forced to base in Tijuana, Mexico, due to visa issues and the conflict.
- Eleven Iranian federation staff were denied US visas for the tournament.
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