Iran national football team to stay in Mexico during 2026 World Cup
Summary
Iran’s national football team will stay in Mexico during the 2026 FIFA World Cup and travel to the United States only on the days they play matches. This decision came after U.S. officials said they did not want the Iranian team to stay in the country for the whole tournament.Key Facts
- Iran will base its national football team in Tijuana, Mexico, during the 2026 World Cup.
- The team will travel to their U.S. match locations only on matchdays.
- Iran is scheduled to play three Group G matches in Los Angeles and Seattle.
- Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum confirmed Mexico’s willingness to host the team.
- The U.S. government declined to host the Iranian team throughout the tournament.
- Iranian officials moved the team’s base from Arizona to Mexico to avoid visa issues and allow direct flights.
- FIFA confirmed the decision to keep Iran’s matches in the U.S. but with the team based in Mexico.
- The decision followed ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Iran and concerns over the team’s safety.
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