Iran moving World Cup training base from U.S. to Mexico
Summary
Iran’s soccer team will move its training base for the 2026 World Cup from the United States to Mexico. The Iran Football Federation said FIFA approved the change to avoid visa issues and for security reasons, as the tournament is hosted by the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.Key Facts
- Iran’s World Cup training base was originally planned for Tucson, Arizona, in the U.S.
- The team’s new base will be in Tijuana, Mexico, near San Diego.
- FIFA approved the change after meetings with Iranian officials.
- The World Cup runs from June 11 to July 19, 2026, in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
- Iran will play games in Inglewood, California, and Seattle, Washington.
- Moving the base is expected to simplify visa entry by entering the U.S. through Mexico.
- Iran’s team has qualified for its seventh World Cup and fourth in a row.
- President Trump has made mixed statements about Iran participating in the tournament.
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