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Iran's World Cup squad returns home to warm welcome in Tehran

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 1, 2026, 6:05 PM

Last updated Jul 1, 2026

Iran's World Cup squad returns home to warm welcome in Tehran

Summary

Iran's World Cup team arrived at Tehran's Mehrabad airport on Wednesday, greeted by hundreds of supporters chanting 'Iran, Iran!' The squad finished third in their group, drawing all three matches and missing qualification for the knockout stages on goal difference. Key players, including goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand, expressed their disappointment but thanked fans for their support. The team faced challenges during the tournament, including visa issues that affected their preparations. Fans noted that better conditions could have led to a better outcome.

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•Iran returned home after a disappointing World Cup campaign.
•The team drew all three group matches but missed knockout qualification.
•Supporters welcomed the squad with cheers and national pride.
•Key players expressed regrets about not advancing.
•Visa issues complicated Iran's participation in the tournament.

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6:05 PMYahoo Sports — 'Iran, Iran!' Iranian World Cup squad serenaded on return home

What they're saying

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Iran's disappointed World Cup squad returned to a much warmer welcome at Tehran airport on Wednesday than they experienced on arrival in the US for their three group games.They were allowed to do that before their final game against Egypt, but still had to return to Mexico straight after.
— Yahoo Sports

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