Iranian fans pay tribute to Minab victims during World Cup match

June 16, 2026 • Al Jazeera

Iranian fans pay tribute to Minab victims during World Cup match

Iranian fans pay tribute to Minab victims at World Cup match

At a recent World Cup match between Iran and New Zealand, spectators displayed banners bearing the number ‘Minab 168’. This gesture was in memory of children who lost their lives in a strike on a school in Minab, Iran. The incident occurred during the first day of the US-Israeli war on Iran.

The fans’ actions were a tribute to the victims and their families. No further information is available regarding the circumstances surrounding the incident or its aftermath.

Source: Al Jazeera