Iran to Commute to World Cup Games From Mexico After US Reluctance to Host Team
FIFA said the move avoids overnight stays in the United States and lets Iran use direct Iran Air flights to its base camp.
- Iran's national soccer team will establish its FIFA World Cup 2026 base camp in Tijuana, Mexico, commuting to the United States for matches after Washington declined to host the squad overnight, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Monday.
- U.S. authorities expressed reluctance to host the team throughout the June 11–July 19 tournament, citing safety concerns stemming from the war in Iran that began February 28, according to FIFA representatives who coordinated with Sheinbaum's administration.
- Iran is slated to play matches in Inglewood, California, against New Zealand on June 15 and Belgium on June 21, before facing Egypt in Seattle on June 26.
- FIFA confirmed the move on Monday, while Mehdi Taj, head of Iran's football federation, stated the Tijuana base helps avoid visa complications and facilitates direct Iran Air flights to Mexico.
- President Donald Trump previously stated in March that Iran was welcome to participate, though he questioned the appropriateness of the team being in the United States given the ongoing regional conflict.
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Now the team has to commute across the border to play their games in Los Angeles and Seattle.
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Iran's selection has decided to move its base for training for the U.S. World Cup 2026 to Mexico due to concerns for the safety of footballers.At first the Asian combo planned to prepare their matches in Tucson, Arizona, but now they will do so in Tijuana after Iran's Football Federation President Mehdi Taj held extensive talks with FIFA leaders.Through a statement shared by Associated Press, Taj argues that “All base camps of the teams particip…
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