Iran looks to break through at World Cup despite tensions with US

Source: thehill.com · Section: politics · Bias: Center-Right · Published: Fri, 26 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The Iranian men's national football team will attempt on Friday to advance into the knockout round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup despite long odds, logistical hurdles and festering geopolitical tensions no other club in the tournament is facing. The team surprised many football fans when it earned two draws in recent days against New Zealand...

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