Iran’s national football team departed from their training base in Tijuana on Sunday, receiving a warm sendoff from a large crowd of supporters. Fans, reportedly lining the sidewalk five people deep, gathered outside the team’s hotel to wish them well ahead of their first match in the World Cup. The team is traveling to Los Angeles, where they will face New Zealand in their opening game. The enthusiastic display of support highlights the anticipation surrounding Iran’s participation in the tournament. This sendoff underscores the strong connection between the team and its fanbase, even while training abroad. The team’s departure marks the final preparations before the highly anticipated World Cup opener.