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Donald Trump’s DHS Secretary says he ‘danced a happy dance’ when Iran were knocked out of World Cup

Iran ’s elimination from the 2026 FIFA World Cup made one person very happy.

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U.S. Homeland Security Secretary says he did a ‘happy dance’ after Iran knocked out of World Cup

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Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin Says He 'Danced a Happy Dance' After Iran's World Cup Elimination

Iran, Ali Khamenei

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Ayatollah Khamenei's Funeral, 'Conversion Therapy', Football Fever in Mexico

As mourners gather in Iran to pay their respects to the country's former supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, we hear from Tehran about the significance of the six-day funeral. His body is currently lying in state at the Grand Mosalla mosque and will travel to several religiously significant cities before a burial in his hometown of Mashhad.

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Funeral events get underway for Iran's slain Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

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Iran begins dayslong funeral for late supreme leader Ayatollah Khamenei

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Three of Khamenei’s sons join mass mourning in Tehran, but not his successor

Mourners call for defiance on second day of public funeral for slain Iranian supreme leader.

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Iran War News Live Updates: Prayers to be held over Ali Khamenei's casket as funeral enters second day

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‘Death to America’: Iran erupts in chants at Ali Khamenei’s funeral

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Tiny coffin, photo of Khamenei’s 14-month-old granddaughter displayed in Tehran

Khamenei's coffin was carried into the complex, draped in a flag of the Islamic Republic and with his black turban placed on top.

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Khamenei lies in state in Tehran as Iran begins week of funeral ceremonies

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Iran rallies millions for funeral of slain leader Khamenei

Iran’s Football Team Apologizes for What Happened at FIFA World Cup As Hundreds of Fans Reach Airport

Iran’s World Cup ended on the cruellest note, and when the players returned to Tehran, the first thought on their minds was to apologize. Team Melli finished third in Group G, having drawn all three of their matches,

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Iran's football team celebrated for resilience after World Cup exit

Praise for the National Team Esmaeil Baqaei, spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry, expressed admiration for the national football team following their departure from the FIFA World Cup. He highlighted their unity,

2026 World Cup: Iran earns tie — and immediately needs to leave U.S.

Iran tied Egypt 1-1 at Seattle Stadium, and had to quickly leave the country. But the team let it be known how they feel about the situation before it left.

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Iran Might Be The Unluckiest Sports Team Ever

After two late goals in another game sealed Iran’s fate, Team Melli was left to rue one of the most brutal exits in World Cup history.

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Iran's Mehdi Taremi focuses on football amid Pride game discussions

Iran's Commitment to Football Mehdi Taremi, the captain of Iran's national football team, emphasized that their primary focus during the FIFA World Cup 2026 is solely on the sport, despite inquiries regarding the tournament's designation as a 'Pride Game'.

Chinese netizens reflect on Asia's football gap after Iran, South Korea exit World Cup

Chinese football fans have been reacting actively on social media after a dramatic day at the FIFA World Cup 2026, which saw Asian football powerhouses Iran and South Korea being eliminated, leaving only two Asian Football Confederation (AFC) teams - Japan and Australia - progressing beyond the group stage.

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