Iran: Tehran gripped by World Cup fever despite US-Iran tensions.

SHOTLIST: TEHRAN, IRAN (JUNE 10, 2026) 1. VARIOUS OF WORLD CUP STATUE PLACED ON STREET IN TEHRAN 2. VARIOUS OF IRANIANS BROWSING STORES SELLING FOOTBALL, WORLD CUP AND IRANIAN NATIONAL TEAM MERCHANDISETEHRAN, IRAN - JUNE 10: Football fever is gripping the Iranian capital ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, overshadowing the persistent geopolitical tensions between Tehran and tournament co-host United States. A giant replica of the World Cup trophy now stands on a major Tehran thoroughfare, serving as a focal point for local fans. Meanwhile, shopping malls and sports outlets across the city report surging sales of Iranian national team jerseys, footballs, and tournament merchandise as the public rallies behind ‘Team Melli.’ The tournament, jointly hosted by the US, Canada, and Mexico, carries unique weight for Iranians, as the national team will play all its Group G group-stage matches on US soil, specifically in Los Angeles and Seattle.