Iran’s World Cup Team Arrives in U.S. After Months of Uncertainty

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Iran's national soccer team landed in the United States on Monday after months of uncertainty about whether geopolitical tensions would derail their World Cup participation. The squad will face New Zealand in a Los Angeles-area stadium, marking a significant moment for a program whose involvement in the tournament had been in doubt due to ongoing regional conflict. The team's arrival represents a rare instance of sports proceeding amid broader international instability, with the match scheduled just days after their touchdown.