Iranian team expects full house for World Cup debut in USA The Iran team will play the first phase of the World Cup in the United States. But, because of the war between the two countries, he is training in Tijuana, Mexico. Isolation. This was Iran's choice in the first days in Mexico. Records of players on the field only in official photos released by the delegation. No contact with the press or public. A very different scenario from what the team should encounter in the World Cup debut, in Los Angeles, on the 15th, against New Zealand. More than 65,000 tickets have already been sold for the contest. 📱Bookmark g1 on Google and follow the main news of the day The region of California, which hosts the duel, brings together the largest community of Iranian immigrants and descendants outside of Iran. There are at least 300 thousand people, who today have contradictory feelings regarding the team. Saed says that, for him, this is not the Iranians' team, but the government's. “I'm going to the stadium, like many of us here, to represent the strength of our people, and not necessarily our national team”, says the fan. Amyr just hopes that everything happens peacefully, with the team playing good football. Iran trains in isolation in Mexico for the World Cup, where it will be welcomed by a full house in the United States National Newspaper/ Reproduction This is only the second time in history that the Iranian team will play on American soil. The first was at Rose Bowl Stadium in California 26 years ago. A friendly match with the host country, also held at a time of tension between the nations. In a time of sanctions and exchanges of barbs between politicians, leaders on both sides bet on sport as an opening for diplomacy. On the field, a 1-1 draw, and a show in the stands, with more than 50 thousand people enjoying together, without conflicts, and transforming football into a bridge for dialogue. GloboPop: click to see videos from the Jornal Nacional stage READ ALSO Special series on the essence of Brazilian football highlights the talent of our players JN series on the virtues of the only five-time champion team in the world highlights the race of the Brazilian player Last chapter of JN's special series exalts the creativity of Brazilian players Carlo Ancelotti's path to the Brazilian national team is full of achievements; get to know