Iran looks to World Cup after war and uncertainty at home

Iran secured their place at the World Cup after coming from behind twice to draw 2-2 with Uzbekistan, but the celebrations have since been overshadowed by two wars that left the Azadi Stadium itself damaged. Across Tehran, children and teenagers have returned to training, with many saying the tournament gives them something positive to focus on amid disrupted daily life. Iran's domestic league was also affected by the conflict, and questions remain for fans hoping to travel to a tournament hosted by the United States.

Al Jazeera's Tohid Asadi reports from Tehran, Iran.

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