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

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…

Iran have spent the tournament based in Tijuana commuting to the U.S. for their matches because of restrictions surrounding their stay in the country.