Iran soccer team arrives for World Cup amid ongoing conflict

Iran's national soccer team arrived at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Tijuana, Mexico, ending months of uncertainty regarding their participation. The team will play against New Zealand on June 15, Belgium on June 21, and Egypt on June 26. Their arrival is shadowed by the ongoing war with the U.S. and Israel, which has affected their travel and preparations. Iran's players wore pins commemorating victims of a missile strike that occurred on February 28. The conflict has prompted concerns over visas and safety surrounding the team's participation in the tournament, which FIFA insists will proceed as scheduled.

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