Iran’s soccer stars sneak into LA a day early — as insane security measures at team hotel revealed

Source: New York Post

Iran’s soccer stars quietly crossed into the US on Sunday, arriving in LA a day before its opening 2026 World Cup match as extraordinary security measures surrounded the squad’s hotel. Exclusive photos obtained by the California Post show buses and vehicles emblazoned with Iranian flags and team insignia parked outside the squad’s pad, where barricades had been erected around the property as authorities prepared for possible demonstrations. The team is staying at Westdrift Manhattan Beach, a four-star hotel roughly six miles from SoFi Stadium, where Iran will face New Zealand on Monday evening.