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Iran's national football team, Team Melli, has garnered significant support from thousands of Iranians at the World Cup, despite the team's performance on the field. The rally behind Team Melli appears to be a departure from the country's usual focus on politics, with many fans in attendance cheering for the team despite being anti-regime supporters. This shift in attention suggests that football may be providing a temporary respite from the country's political tensions. The World Cup match against New Zealand in Los Angeles has been a notable occasion for this phenomenon, with thousands of fans showing their support for Team Melli.

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