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no_hypocrisy

(55,698 posts) Tue Jun 23, 2026, 04:56 PM 10 hrs ago

How's Iran doing in the World Cup series?

Kind of would be interesting if the finals were Iran versus the U.S. -- and Iran won the World Cup.

And Trump's supposed to hand the trophy to the winner.

Would be interesting.

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How's Iran doing in the World Cup series? (Original Post) no_hypocrisy 10 hrs ago OP

My son has an Iranian friend living in California he played soccer with in high school ALBliberal 10 hrs ago #1

They have played 2 of their 3 games that everyone gets in the initial round. 3catwoman3 10 hrs ago #2

Yes, it would be interesting. It's also not going to happen. maxsolomon 8 hrs ago #3

ALBliberal

(3,440 posts)

1. My son has an Iranian friend living in California he played soccer with in high school

Reply to no_hypocrisy (Original post)

Tue Jun 23, 2026, 05:05 PM

10 hrs ago

If I knew how to post the photos on DU I have a lovely photo of “Koosh” with the Iranian flag at a game.

Other than that? I think they are in the running still. And their keeper is great!

Along with our amazing USA team. Who are playing great and made it to “bracket” play.

No I am no expert. But yes. They are playing well given the ridiculous constraints this government put on them.

3catwoman3

(30,145 posts)

2. They have played 2 of their 3 games that everyone gets in the initial round.

Reply to no_hypocrisy (Original post)

Tue Jun 23, 2026, 05:12 PM

10 hrs ago

They tied Belgium 0:0, and tied New Zealand 2:2.

They play Egypt on Friday.

maxsolomon

(39,396 posts)

3. Yes, it would be interesting. It's also not going to happen.

Reply to no_hypocrisy (Original post)

Tue Jun 23, 2026, 06:31 PM

8 hrs ago

Iran is playing valiantly, but they are not in the same class as France, Spain, Argentina.

Neither is the US.

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