Los Angeles, June 22 -- Iran captain Alireza Jahanbakhsh has expressed heartfelt gratitude to the Mexican people for their support during the FIFA World Cup 2026, saying the team has developed a special bond with the people of Mexico after relocating its tournament base to Tijuana.

Jahanbakhsh praised the reception his team received in Mexico amid a challenging build-up to the tournament. Iran secured a hard-fought 0-0 draw against Belgium in Los Angeles.

IRNA News Agency shared a video of Jahanbakhsh on X with the caption, "Alireza Jahanbakhsh, captain of the Iranian national team, appreciated Mexican people's hospitality and said, 'We love Mexican people.'"

"Talking about Tijuana, I would love to say we love Mexican people. I think e...