Iran take center stage at World Cup as Spain make bow

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Iran's national football team will compete in the World Cup in the United States amidst tensions linked to recent military strikes and political issues. The team's participation occurs under the shadow of geopolitical uncertainties affecting preparations and visa processes.

Iran will take center stage at the World Cup on Monday after arriving in the United States following a build-up shrouded by uncertainty due to war in the Middle East. The Iranian squad, whose preparations have been dogged by political tensions and visa issues arising from the US-Israel military strikes on Iran, face New Zealand at the SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, a day after touching down in California on Sunday.