Iran football team trains in Mexico as World Cup campaign begins
Summary
Iran’s national football team held their first open training session in Mexico as they prepare for the 2026 World Cup. The team moved their training camp to Mexico after originally planning to base in the U.S., and they will play their first match against New Zealand in Los Angeles.Key Facts
- Iran’s football team is training in Tijuana, Mexico for the 2026 World Cup.
- The team previously planned to base their training camp in Arizona, U.S., but changed plans.
- Only about a dozen players appeared at the open practice, with some key players absent.
- Iran’s first World Cup match will be on Monday in Los Angeles against New Zealand.
- The team will enter the U.S. the day before their match and leave immediately after playing.
- The 2026 World Cup is jointly hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada.
- Iran’s participation comes amid ongoing conflict with the U.S. and following recent hostilities in the Middle East.
- President Donald Trump announced a possible peace deal with Iran as the team trains for the tournament.
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