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Heartbroken Iran exit World Cup amid silver lining of Mexican hospitality

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Iran's World Cup campaign has ended, but their three-week stay in Tijuana left a different kind of mark. According to Al Jazeera, the Iranian players built a genuine relationship of mutual respect and love with the Mexican community—a silver lining to their tournament disappointment.

Source: https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/6/30/heartbroken-ir...

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