Mexico says it will host Iranian team during 2026 FIFA World Cup
Summary
Mexico will host the Iranian national football team during the 2026 FIFA World Cup after the United States declined to do so due to safety and visa issues. FIFA and Iran’s football officials approved moving the Iranian team’s base from the US to the Mexican city of Tijuana.Key Facts
- Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced Mexico will host Iran’s football team in the 2026 World Cup.
- Iran was originally planned to play all group matches in the US.
- The US government, led by President Donald Trump, said it was unsafe and inappropriate for the Iranian team to be in the US.
- The US has not granted visas to the Iranian team, causing travel problems.
- Iran’s football federation approved relocating the training base to Tijuana, Mexico, with FIFA’s agreement.
- The US, Mexico, and Canada are co-hosting the 2026 World Cup, with most matches held in the US.
- Iran will play matches in Los Angeles and Seattle during the tournament.
- The ongoing conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran has complicated the situation.
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