NICOLE VALDES:
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Iran's first World Cup match is being shaped as much by events off the pitch as on it. The team prepared for its match against New Zealand in Mexico because of visa restrictions, but some Iranians living in Los Angeles, home to the largest Iranian community in the US, planned to be at tonight's match to send a message to the regime. We're going to boo this team because of the situation in Iran.
NICOLE VALDES:
00:00:47
Yesterday, Iran's captain said-- [SPEAKING NON-ENGLISH]
NICOLE VALDES:
00:00:52
"--We are here to bring joy to Iranian people. We do not get involved in politics. We are here to play football." Early in this World Cup, though, even the action on the pitch is unpredictable. Today, Cape Verde, which had never played in a World Cup, battled Spain, a tournament favorite, to a scoreless draw, leaving some fans jubilant and others shocked. Raw emotion playing out inside stadiums and on the streets, like this sea of orange, fans of the Netherlands enveloping Dallas stadium. The Americans hope the hometown crowds keep bringing the energy after their stunning 4-to-1 victory over Paraguay. But it was just as emotional of a night for fans like Richie Vallon. As a father, it's about creating memories for your kids. What a moment, just best ever. And the US men are dialed in for their next match in Seattle against Australia. Ticket prices for that showdown are soaring. Tony? I can understand why. Nicole, thank you very much.
