Iranian team welcomed as heroes on return from World Cup (VIDEO)

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

Iranian National Team: We leave World Cup with Pride; those who rejoiced in our elimination are ones who delighted in our People's suffering

Iranian National Team: We leave World Cup with Pride; those who rejoiced in our elimination are ones who delighted in our People's suffering

FIFA World Cup 2026: Iran bow out of WC; Baqaei hails team's unity and spirit

Tehran [Iran], June 29 (ANI): Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei praised the Iranian national football team following their FIFA World Cup exit, commending their unity, resilience, and determination despite facing what he described as 'pressure, discrimination, and restrictions.' He said the team refused to be discouraged by difficulties, continued to compete with spirit and integrity, and kept

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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.

Egypt World Cup team return home to hero's welcome after historic run

Egypt’s squad has returned home to a hero’s welcome following their controversial exit from the World Cup. Hundreds of fans followed the open-top bus parade as coach Hossam Hassan waved a Palestinian flag. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile

Heroes' welcome for Egypt after historic World Cup run

Egypt's national football team received a hero's welcome as thousands of fans gathered to celebrate their historic World Cup run despite a heartbreaking 3-2 defeat to Argentina in the knockout stage.

Senegal vs Iraq: LIVE watch party of 2026 World Cup

Live from San Diego as fans gather to watch Senegal vs. Iraq in the group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. #worldcup #senegal #iraq

World : Cape Verde World Cup Team Get's Hero's Welcome In Homecoming

World : Cape Verde World Cup Team Get's Hero's Welcome In Homecoming

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

Solidariti Mexico-Iran curi tumpuan di Stadium SoFi

INGLEWOOD: Dalam suasana Piala Dunia yang lazimnya diserikan dengan semangat kesukuan dan persaingan sengit antara negara, satu kisah luar biasa tercetus di Stadium SoFi apabila sekumpulan peminat dari Mexico tanpa ragu-ragu memberi sokongan kepada Iran ketika menentang Belgium. Lebih menyentuh hati, ada dalam kalangan mereka sanggup memandu berjam-jam dari Tijuana ke Los Angeles serta bangun ... Read more The post Solidariti Mexico-Iran curi tumpuan di Stadium SoFi appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Iranians gather in Tehran to support team in critical draw against Belgium

Iranian fans in Tehran watched their team secure a 0-0 draw against Belgium at the World Cup in Los Angeles.

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Hundreds welcome Salah’s Egypt home after best World Cup run

We are very happy with the team, supporter Mohamed Gehad told AFP at the airport where he had travelled to welcome the players. The post Hundreds welcome Salah’s Egypt home after best World Cup run appeared first on Vanguard News.

Iran soccer chief slams challenges after World Cup exit

Outside the team’s base in Tijuana, Mexico, Iranian federation chief Hedayat Mombeni said things such as visa issues for staff and the lack of preparation time permitted in the U.S. before each match hampered their performance and led to their early exit from the tournament. Local Mexican supporters spoke of their respect for the strength and resilience of the Iranian squad. #iran #worldcup #mexico #soccer #football

Los seleccionados argentinos jubilosos con la oportunidad y así lo expresan

Giovani Lo Celso, Nico Paz y Lionel Scaloni se mostraron satisfechos con el triunfo y el desempeño de todo el equipo ante Jordania. // Categories: Copa Mundial de la FIFA 2026

KTLA 5 Weekend Morning News

Belgium superfans gather to celebrate the team at the World Cup ahead of their match against Iran. This originally aired Sunday, June 21, 2026. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/ktla?sub_confirmation=1

Iran football team welcomed home after World Cup exit

Iran’s national football team arrived back in the country to a welcome from fans following their exit from the 2026 World Cup. Speaking after their return, coach Houman Afazeli said the team faced significant restrictions during the tournament in the United States. He stated that it felt as though there were “two World Cups”, one with limitations for Iran and another for the rest of the teams. Subscribe: http://trt.world/subscribe Livestream: http://trt.world/ytlive Facebook: http://trt.world/facebook X (Twitter): http://trt.world/twitter Instagram: http://trt.world/instagram TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@trtworld WhatsApp: trtworld.com/whatsapp Telegram: https://t.me/trtworld Visit our website: http://trt.world

China's tech and logistical support: A key to Iran's World Cup brilliant performance

The performance of Iran's national football team at the 2026 FIFA World Cup has attracted significant attention from football analysts and mainstream Western media. After opening their campaign with a spirited 2-2 draw against New Zealand, Iran followed with a determined 0-0 result against Belgium on June 22 at SoFi Stadium near Los Angeles.

Egypt’s World Cup Team Celebrates on Northern Coast

Footage captures captain Mohamed Salah celebrating with teammates on Egypt’s northern coast after returning from the FIFA World Cup.

The Most Beautiful Photo from BiH since the Beginning of the World Cup

One of the most beautiful photos of this year’s football World Cup was taken in a fan zone. The photo shows four boys wearing Bosnia and Herzegovina and Croatia national team jerseys watching the match. Two boys wore Croatia kits, those of Luka Modrić and Joško Gvardiol, and the other two wore the Dragons kits, [] The post The Most Beautiful Photo from BiH since the Beginning of the World Cup appeared first on Sarajevo Times.

Iran’s fans, pro and con

LOS ANGELES — Moments after Iran and Belgium battled to a scoreless draw at SoFi Stadium, the Belgian players beat a hasty retreat to the locker room. Not the Iranian World Cup team. The players on Team Melli lingered on the field, doing a slow lap to cheers from supporters who’d dominated stands with chants []