Al Jazeera reports that a new US-Iran peace deal could soften the hostile atmosphere around Team Melli, Iran's national football team, at the World Cup. Experts anticipate that the diplomatic agreement will reduce the extra animosity the squad has traditionally faced during international tournaments. As the tournament progresses, improved US-Iran relations may reshape how the team is perceived on the global stage.

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