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‘Part of our culture': Iran defying hardships and dreaming of first World Cup knockout round appearance
Summary by The Trophy Club Editorial Desk Andrew Greif | NBC News , as published by NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)
· June 22, 2026
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Key points Further information on Iran's World Cup progress and the team's experiences can be found through NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth. Iran's national soccer team is working towards a goal of reaching the World Cup knockout round for the first time.
Iran's national soccer team is working towards a goal of reaching the World Cup knockout round for the first time. The team's coach reflected on the journey, looking back six months to a time of significant upheaval in Iranian society.
This period of turmoil was triggered by joint strikes by the US and Israel in late February. The effects of this event were far-reaching, impacting many aspects of Iranian life.
Further information on Iran's World Cup progress and the team's experiences can be found through NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth.
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Category: local Published: June 22, 2026 Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) Reading time: 1 min
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