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Fifa World Cup 2026: Mexico fans rally behind Iran in LA after visa and travel drama

An unexpected football friendship has blossomed at the World Cup, with Mexican supporters packing out SoFi Stadium to back Iran against Belgium following off-field political tensions.

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Fifa World Cup 2026: Mexico fans rally behind Iran in LA after visa and travel drama

An unexpected football friendship has blossomed at the World Cup, with Mexican supporters packing out SoFi Stadium to back Iran against Belgium following off-field political tensions.

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rfi.fr6 g fa

Mexican fans rally behind Iran as 'our second team' at World Cup

Sporting his Mexico team jersey, soccer fan Alan Romero got up at 4 am on Sunday to drive from Tijuana to Los Angeles, just so he could cheer for Iran in its World Cup match against Belgium.

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Afición mexicana se vuelca a apoyar a Irán en el Mundial

Las dificultades de Irán para llegar y competir al Mundial 2026 levantaron una ola de solidaridad entre los aficionados.

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economictimes.indiatimes.com7 g fa

Come inside Iran's World Cup hotel in Mexico, where fans turn up to cheer

Despite political hurdles and visa issues forcing Iran's World Cup team to relocate to Tijuana, Mexico, a jubilant atmosphere surrounds them. Dedicated fans, some traveling from across the US, gather at their hotel to…

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Fans cheer as Iran leave Mexico for Seattle ahead of final group game | Africanews

A mix of Iranian and Mexican supporters turned out to say farewell, looking to get a glimpse of the players and an autograph from them as they departed

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cbc.ca7 g fa

In L.A.'s ‘Tehrangeles,’ the World Cup weighs heavily on those who fled Iran | CBC News

Iran plays Belgium in World Cup 2026 in L.A. days after U.S.-Iran ceasefire; 230,000 local Iranians split on Team Melli support. When host nations wage war with competitors, geopolitics overshadows sport and fractures diaspora community engagement worldwide.

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1. domenica 21 giugno 2026·economictimes.indiatimes.com
   

   Come inside Iran's World Cup hotel in Mexico, where fans turn up to cheer

   Despite political hurdles and visa issues forcing Iran's World Cup team to relocate to Tijuana, Mexico, a jubilant atmosphere surrounds them. Dedicated fans, some traveling from…

2. domenica 21 giugno 2026·cbc.ca
   

   In L.A.'s ‘Tehrangeles,’ the World Cup weighs heavily on those who fled Iran | CBC News

   Iran is set to compete in its second FIFA World Cup 2026 match in Los Angeles this afternoon against Belgium, just days after the Iran and U.S. governments signed a deal to end…

3. domenica 21 giugno 2026·al-monitor.com
   

   A nation divided over Team Melli as Iran faces Belgium

   Hundreds of football fans gathered beneath the towering bookshelves of Tehran Book Garden on Sunday night to watch Iran take on Belgium in the World Cup.Unlike many national teams…

4. lunedì 22 giugno 2026·rfi.fr
   

   Mexican fans rally behind Iran as 'our second team' at World Cup

   Sporting his Mexico team jersey, soccer fan Alan Romero got up at 4 am on Sunday to drive from Tijuana to Los Angeles, just so he could cheer for Iran in its World Cup match…

5. lunedì 22 giugno 2026·nacion.com
   

   Afición mexicana se vuelca a apoyar a Irán en el Mundial

   Las dificultades de Irán para llegar y competir al Mundial 2026 levantaron una ola de solidaridad entre los aficionados.

6. lunedì 22 giugno 2026·iol.co.za
   

   Fifa World Cup 2026: Mexico fans rally behind Iran in LA after visa and travel drama

   An unexpected football friendship has blossomed at the World Cup, with Mexican supporters packing out SoFi Stadium to back Iran against Belgium following off-field political…

7. giovedì 25 giugno 2026·africanews.com
   

   Fans cheer as Iran leave Mexico for Seattle ahead of final group game | Africanews

   A mix of Iranian and Mexican supporters turned out to say farewell, looking to get a glimpse of the players and an autograph from them as they departed