FIFA President watches live! Iran’s national team tearfully displays photos of victims before sweeping the world No. 51 side 5–0

On April 1, the Iran national football team secured a commanding 5–0 victory over the Costa Rica national football team in an international friendly held in Turkey. Gianni Infantino was present at the match.

Before kickoff, Iran’s players entered the field holding photos of children who had lost their lives, creating a solemn and emotional atmosphere. The gesture drew widespread attention.

On the pitch, Iran dominated from the start, scoring four goals within the opening 34 minutes and effectively sealing the match early. Mehdi Taremi stood out with two penalty goals.

After the match, Infantino congratulated Iran and confirmed that the team will participate in the World Cup as scheduled, with match venues determined by the official draw.

Iran’s group-stage matches are currently set to take place in the United States, and earlier suggestions to relocate them were not adopted.

The match combined strong on-field performance with a powerful pre-match moment, making it one of the most discussed fixtures of the day.