Iran Take World Cup Centre Stage as They Arrive in US
Iran’s squad landed after a short flight from Tijuana as protesters gathered nearby and officials said the peace deal will be signed June 19.
- On Sunday, Iran's football team arrived at Los Angeles International Airport for their World Cup opener against New Zealand, coinciding with the announcement of a peace deal between the United States and Iran.
- Following joint U.S. and Israel strikes in late February, the squad relocated their base camp from Arizona to Tijuana, Mexico, forcing them to travel for each group match.
- While protesters rallied near Los Angeles Stadium to denounce the Iranian government, Coach Amir Ghalenoei insisted his players and coaches are "not political people" focused on representing the nation.
- World Cup czar Andrew Giuliani called the team's early entry a "goodwill gesture," while both nations could potentially face off July 3 in Dallas if they advance past their groups.
- Scheduled for Friday, June 19, the peace deal will be signed during a ceremony in Switzerland, according to President Donald Trump and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
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