Iran arrive in Los Angeles for World Cup opener, peace deal announced
- A peace deal between Iran and the US was announced on the same day.
- This is the first World Cup where a host nation is at war with a participating country.
- Several Iranian officials were denied US visas, including the football federation president.
- To avoid an overnight stay, the team planned to return to Mexico immediately after the match.
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