Iran football team welcomed home after World Cup exit

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Iran football team welcomed home after World Cup exit

NewsFeed‘They played really well in the enemy’s country.’

Iran’s football team has landed back in Tehran after their World Cup exit to hundreds of fans warmly welcoming them home.

Published On 1 Jul 2026