Video: What Iran’s football fans think about the World Cup | World Cup 2026 | Al Jazeera

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: June 12, 2026Country: Iran

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Video: What Iran’s football fans think about the World Cup | World Cup 2026 | Al Jazeera

A video shows what Iranian football fans think about the 2026 World Cup, hosted by a country at war with Iran. Fans share their views on the tournament and the challenges of supporting their team amid political tensions.

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