Iran's national football team has arrived in Los Angeles for the World Cup, touching down at LAX on Sunday in a moment of geopolitical timing: the same day diplomats announced a peace deal between Iran and the United States. According to France 24, the squad flew in from their Mexican base camp ahead of their opening match against New Zealand on Monday at Los Angeles Stadium. The convergence of sports and statecraft underscores how international tournaments can intersect with broader diplomatic moments.

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