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The United States And Iran Find Peace On The Pitch

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In 1998, the United States and Iran had a terrible relationship, but they put politics aside for unity at the World Cup. Drawn into the same group stage, France increased security for the match, expecting increased violence. Instead, the teams posed together for pictures and exchanged gifts at mid-field.

Iran beat the United States 2-1 in a result that didn’t matter. Neither team reached the knockout round. They did, however, show the world how political squabbles can be put aside for the greater good. Maybe Argentina and England should take notes!