Mexican football fans show solidarity with Iran during its World Cup match against Belgium, cheering for Iran despite supporting their own team. Reports describe fans travelling long distances to attend the game, including at least one supporter who leaves Tijuana for Los Angeles early on match day specifically to watch Iran play. The backing also reflects wider reactions among Mexican fans to perceived unfair U.S. visa treatment affecting the Iranian squad, which some supporters cite as a reason for their support. Media accounts portray the atmosphere at the match as one where Mexican supporters treat Iran as a “second team,” joining the crowd in chanting and cheering for Team Melli. While the specific circumstances of the visa issue are not detailed beyond the claim of unfair treatment, all sources emphasize the same central point: Mexican fans rally behind Iran, framed as solidarity and support rather than a change in national allegiance. Overall, coverage focuses on fan behavior at the World Cup venue and the motivations shared by supporters.
Mexican fans back Iran as a “second team” during World Cup match
Mexican football fans show solidarity with Iran during its World Cup match against Belgium, cheering for Iran despite supporting their own team. Reports describe fans travelling long distances to atte...
- Mexican fans cheer for Iran during its World Cup match against Belgium.
- Some supporters travel from Mexico to the United States specifically to watch Iran play.
- One fan is reported to drive from Tijuana to Los Angeles early on match day.
- Several accounts link the solidarity to reactions to perceived unfair U.S. visa treatment for the Iranian squad.
- Fans describe Iran as their “second team” during the match.
Sporting his Mexico team jersey, soccer fan Alan Romero got up at 4 am on Sunday to drive from Tijuana to Los Angeles, just so he could cheer for Iran in its World Cup match against Belgium. The post Mexican fans rally behind Iran as ‘our second team’ at World Cup appeared first on Vanguard News.
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