Iran's "Team Melli" brings fans together in the U.S.

The 2018 FIFA World Cup games are underway, and people around the globe are showing off their team spirit. Iran is the underdog from Asia, but has quickly become a fan favorite. “Team Melli” (which literally means “the nation’s team” in Persian) started off the competition strong, with a 1-0 win against Morocco. CGTN's Asieh Namdar dropped in on a special World Cup viewing party in Washington, D.C. to see why this team has football fans in a frenzy. Watch CGTN LIVE on y

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