Iran World Cup captain reveals Mexico cartel robbery story

Published: Jun 12, 2026 1:40 AM • Updated: Jun 12, 2026 4:18 AM • Original source

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Iran World Cup captain reveals Mexico cartel robbery story

As Iran’s footballers settle into their World Cup camp in Tijuana, Alireza Jahanbakhsh says he’s heard cartels love Iranians and revealed an encounter with members of one group. The Team Melli captain says he and a friend were robbed on a previous trip to the country but let off easily when the masked men found out they were Iranian.

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