Iran Team Arrives at World Cup

The squad touched down at LA International Airport shortly after the diplomatic breakthrough was revealed, holding a press conference amid a tense political backdrop.

Iranian fans in America are torn over supporting a team representing a regime they oppose, holding protests and watch parties simultaneously.

Team officials have downplayed political distractions, insisting they are there to play football for all Iranians.

In Iran itself, apathy lingers, with many citizens exhausted by war and economic hardship.