New Delhi, June 15 -- The Iranian football team arrived in the United States on Sunday, just a few hours before their Group G FIFA World Cup 2026 opener against New Zealand in Los Angeles on Monday.

The Iranian football team landed at the Los Angeles International Airport just a few hours before a peace deal between the United States and Iran was announced. In a statement made by Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, it was announced that "both sides have declared the immediate and permanent termination of military operations on all fronts, including Lebanon."

The Iran football team's arrival also ended months of uncertainty after it faced visa delays amid political tensions between the two countries.

On Sunday, Iran head coach Amir ...