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New Tehran mural depicts Minab’s martyred children in Team Melli jerseys

Tehran Times 17 Jun 2026
TEHRAN- A new large-scale mural titled "Kids Are Not Targets" was unveiled on Wednesday at Tehran Rah-Ahan Square, featuring a depiction of the martyred children of Minab ... .
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Iranian soccer club in Los Angeles reflects divided views on Team Melli during World Cup

Fox News 17 Jun 2026
LOS ANGELES — Iran opened its World Cup campaign with a 2-2 draw against New Zealand on Monday at Los Angeles Stadium, drawing a near-capacity crowd after pre-tournament concerns about ticket demand ... Adeli said players focus on soccer during matches.
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Iran Coach: Team Ordered Out of US After WC Opener

Kashmir Observer 16 Jun 2026
Iran exits U.S. after 2-2 World Cup opener ... 28 ... The game was played in a crackling atmosphere created in part by a conflicted, diasporic fan base which remains furious with the current Iranian government, but is still largely supportive of Team Melli ... .
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Iran Seek Statement Victory Over New Zealand in Group G Clash

Kashmir Observer 16 Jun 2026
Srinagar – War, uncertainty and logistical hurdles have shadowed Iran’s World Cup preparations, but Team Melli arrive in Los Angeles with momentum, unity and a chance to turn adversity into inspiration against New Zealand.
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Iran, New Zealand Play Out 2-2 Draw in World Cup Clash

Kashmir Observer 16 Jun 2026
28 ... Team Melli began the tournament before a strong pro-Iranian crowd at SoFi Stadium near Los Angeles, which has the world’s largest population of Iranians outside Iran ... Team Melli has never advanced from the group stage ... (AP) ... .
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Iran Captain Says Conflict with US Dampens World Cup Experience

Kashmir Observer 15 Jun 2026
Kashmir, Observer, Jammu, Srinagar, Latest Kashmir News, Kashmir News, Kashmir Latest News. Iran Captain Mehdi Taremi ... The Iranians arrived in the Los Angeles area on Sunday from their training base in Tijuana, Mexico, just over the U.S ... The U.S ... .
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In Tijuana, Iran's Tiny Diaspora Agrees on Little — Except Team Melli

US News 14 Jun 2026
By Emily Green and Herbert VillarragaTIJUANA, Mexico, June 14 (Reuters) - Some 25 miles (40 km) south of the U.S.-Mexico border, nestled between ⁠... .
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World Cup: Iran’s tiny diaspora doesn’t agree on much in Tijuana, except Team Melli

The Independent 14 Jun 2026
The Iranian squad announced last month it was relocating its training base from Arizona to Tijuana .
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Iran Team Highlights Minab With ‘#168’ at World Cup

Kashmir Observer 13 Jun 2026
Kashmir, Observer, Jammu, Srinagar, Latest Kashmir News, Kashmir News, Kashmir Latest News. Members of Iran’s national team pay tribute to Minab children ahead of a friendly match against Nigeria on March 27, 2026 ... .
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Host obliged to follow FIFA guidelines, says Team Melli manager amid US visa denials

Press TV 12 Jun 2026
The United States is obligated to adhere to FIFA regulations regarding the issuance of visas, Iranian national team manager Mehdi Mohammadnabi said, as ongoing visa denials disrupt Team Melli's preparations for the 2026 World Cup.
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Iran’s World Cup Players Wear Minab School Pins

Kashmir Observer 09 Jun 2026
Kashmir, Observer, Jammu, Srinagar, Latest Kashmir News, Kashmir News, Kashmir Latest News. Players for Iran arrive for the World Cup soccer tournament in Tijuana, Mexico, Sunday, June 7, 2026. AP/PTI photo ... Iran and the U.S ... (AP) ... .
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These are strange times to be an Iran fan. Team Melli can bring some welcome relief

The Athletic 07 Jun 2026
As part of a special World Cup series, The Athletic is speaking to fans of all 48 competing nations to capture their unique football culture ....
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Forcing Team Melli to enter, exit US on match day ‘unbelievable, disastrous': Former player

Press TV 07 Jun 2026
An Iranian football coach and former international player has condemned the politicization of sport by the US government, citing visa obstacles and logistical problems faced by members of Team Melli ... Team Melli departed for Mexico at around 2.45 a.m.
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