Iran players depart unwelcoming World Cup, jeered by US official but saluted by fans

Iran's World Cup campaign ended in unexpected heartbreak on Tuesday: Team Melli remained undefeated throughout the tournament but fell just short of the knockout stage. The team's departure from North America was marked by an uncomfortable moment—a senior Trump administration official jeered the departing players. But there was a bright spot: fans who had gathered at their temporary base in Tijuana, Mexico, saluted the squad as they left, offering support that contrasted sharply with the official coldness. According to France 24.

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