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Iran’s national soccer team is living out a surreal World Cup chapter in Tijuana, Mexico, where fans from California and locals alike have turned a heavily secured Marriott hotel into a roaring hub of support. Despite visa snags that forced a last-minute relocation from Arizona and strict travel restrictions, the team’s spirit remains unbroken — buoyed by chants, autographs, and emotional moments like players kissing the Quran before boarding their bus. With the stadium just 150 miles away, the atmosphere inside the hotel is electric, proving that football’s unity can shine through even the toughest political and logistical hurdles.

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