Iran move World Cup base from US to Mexico with FIFA approval
Summary
Iran’s national soccer team will train in Tijuana, Mexico, during the World Cup after FIFA approved moving their camp from Arizona. This change helps Iran avoid visa problems, and the team will be closer to their game locations in the United States.Key Facts
- Iran will base their World Cup training camp in Tijuana, Mexico.
- FIFA approved Iran’s request to move the camp from Arizona.
- The Tijuana location is near the U.S.-Mexico border and close to the Pacific Ocean.
- Moving to Mexico helps Iran avoid visa issues caused by tensions between Iran and the U.S.
- Iran faces visa delays for their players and staff, with some applications still pending.
- Iran’s first two Group G matches are in Los Angeles on June 15 and June 21; the third is in Seattle on June 26.
- The flight time from Tijuana to Los Angeles is about 55 minutes, closer than the original Arizona camp.
- The team will play a friendly match against Gambia on May 29 and must finalize their 26-player roster by June 1.
- The World Cup runs from June 11 to July 19 and will be hosted by the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
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