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'Iran, Iran!' Iranian World Cup squad serenaded on return home
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.Iran, Iran! a crowd of several hundred children, their parents and devoted fans chanted in unison.Some waved the Iranian national flag while others sported bracelets with the national colours or wore the jersey of Team Melli as they feted the squad who had gone so close to reaching the knockout stages for the first time.
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· Jun 21, 2026
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· Jun 22, 2026
Iran Leave Note of Thanks in LA Locker Room After Draw with Belgium | Dawn News English
Iran’s national football team left a thank-you note in the Los Angeles locker room after their draw with Belgium, earning attention for a gesture of respect and sportsmanship beyond the result. The moment highlighted the cultural and human side of international football during the global tournament. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dawn News English is your window into the latest news, insight, and features from South Asia and beyond. Website: www.dawn.com Official Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Twitter: https://x.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnnewsenglish #iranfootball #belgium #worldcup2026 #fifaworldcup #footballnews #sportsmanship #worldfootball #dawnnewsenglish #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews
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· Jun 27, 2026
IAN HERBERT: The US and vast Iranian diaspora may be at war with this team, but Iran are winning friends and respect at the World Cup - yes, they're cohering with their Islamic dictatorship but they're just footballers
IAN HERBERT: The US and vast Iranian diaspora may be at war with this team, but Iran are winning friends and respect at the World Cup - yes, they're cohering with their Islamic dictatorship but they're just footballers
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· Jul 1, 2026
Iranian National Team: We leave World Cup with Pride; those who rejoiced in our elimination are ones who delighted in our People's suffering
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· Jul 1, 2026
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