El partido de FÚTBOL Más Político del Mundial 1998 : Irán vs EE.UU

In 1998, the draw for the World Cup in France placed two countries that had had almost twenty years without official relations in the same group: Iran and the United States. What began as a headache for FIFA and the intelligence services ended up becoming one of the greatest milestones of diplomacy and tension in the history of sport. From the CIA operation in 1953 and the Islamic Revolution of 1979, to the very real threat in the stands from 7,000 infiltrators in Lyon, this match almost spiraled out of control before the opening whistle. How was the protocol for the handshake resolved? Why did the television broadcast have to censor certain images? And most importantly: how did this confrontation change the destiny of both countries on and off the field? Join us to relive the most tense, political, and memorable 90 minutes of the World Cup. If you're passionate about the hidden history of football, film, and the curiosities that marked an era, subscribe and turn on notifications! 🔔