CGTN Europe on Instagram: "Iran's national football team arrived in Tehran following its campaign in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, concluding the tournament with three draws and exiting in the group stage.⁣ ⁣ Despite the early elimination, fans and officials gathered to welcome the team, expressing satisfaction with their performance under manager Amir Ghalenoei. ⁣ ⁣ Political tensions between Tehran and Washington forced Iran to abandon plans to establish its World Cup base in Tucson, Arizona, and relocate to Tijuana shortly before the tournament.⁣ ⁣ The Iranian team were only allowed to enter the US a day before their games. The US authorities later eased some restrictions, permitting Iran to travel two days before their final group game in Seattle, although the team was still required to return to its Mexican base afterwards.⁣ ⁣ #Iran #WorldCup #Tehran #Football ⁣"