WorldPublished: 12 June 2026 at 05:42

Iran World Cup captain recounts encounter with Mexico cartel armed group

Iran's national football team captain has shared a story about a brush with a Mexican drug cartel and claims that cartels have a positive view of Iranians.

The captain of Iran's World Cup squad has revealed in a video interview that he once had an encounter with an armed group from a Mexican drug cartel. He also stated that, according to what he has heard, Mexican cartels hold a favorable opinion of Iranians. Further specifics of the incident were not provided.

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