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With the United States refusing to host Iran’s team, Mexico steps in, moving the squad to Tijuana to avoid visa issues and addressing safety concerns raised by former President Donald Trump.
FIFA has confirmed the base camp sites for all 48 teams set to compete in the 2026 World Cup, outlining a continent‑spanning network of training grounds ahead of the tournament's June 11 to July 19 schedule.
President Claudia Sheinbaum confirmed Mexico's willingness to host Iran's football team during the World Cup, prompting a move from Arizona to Tijuana to bypass visa issues. The team's matches are scheduled in Los Angeles and Seattle, while the White House remains silent and President Donald Trump claims diplomatic progress on the Strait of Hormuz, which Tehran disputes.
The Iranian national soccer team has shifted its World Cup preparation from Arizona to Tijuana, Mexico, citing security concerns and regional conflict, with the change endorsed by Iran Football Federation President Mehdi Taj.
The Iranian federation moved its preparation base from the United States to Mexico to address security and visa issues, securing FIFA’s approval and establishing a new facility in Tijuana.
The Iranian squad has moved its preparation camp from the United States to Tijuana, Mexico, to bypass visa complications and diplomatic constraints tied to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.