2026 World Cup: In Iran, tournament fever tested by war

Author: AfricaNewsPublished on: June 7, 2026Country: Iran

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2026 World Cup: In Iran, tournament fever tested by war

In Tehran, the Mouniriyeh district, a hub for jersey sales, sees a slight uptick in activity ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Helma, a 10-year-old fan of the Iranian team, is set to appear in a support video. Iranians prepare to follow the tournament amid war-related uncertainties, and not everyone shares the girl's enthusiasm.

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