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The Iran Football Federation has shifted its World Cup training base from the United States to Mexico, a decision endorsed by FIFA and driven by security and visa considerations. The team will now base itself in Tijuana and is set to play group matches in the U.S. against New Zealand, Belgium and Egypt.
The Iranian national soccer team will relocate its World Cup training base from the United States to Mexico, a move approved by FIFA after weeks of visa negotiations and political pressure.
Facing security worries and potential visa hurdles, Iran's football federation has shifted its World Cup preparation camp from the United States to Mexico, a decision backed by FIFA and set to ease travel for the team.
The Iran Football Federation has shifted its World Cup preparation camp from the United States to Tijuana, Mexico, after security and visa concerns were raised. The move, sanctioned by FIFA, places the squad in a new training environment ahead of group‑stage games against New Zealand, Belgium and Egypt on U.S. soil.
Facing visa complications and safety worries, Iran's national soccer team has shifted its World Cup preparation from Tucson to a base in Tijuana, Mexico, a change sanctioned by FIFA.
The Iranian national team has shifted its World Cup preparation from Tucson to Tijuana, a change approved by FIFA that aims to smooth entry into the United States and mitigate security worries.
Iran’s soccer squad has shifted its training base from Tucson to Tijuana, citing security concerns and receiving FIFA’s blessing ahead of upcoming World Cup fixtures.
Facing heightened security worries, Iran's national soccer team has shifted its World Cup training base from the United States to Tijuana, Mexico, with FIFA's blessing, setting up a high‑stakes encounter with New Zealand in Inglewood on June 15.
Iran’s national football team is heading to Turkey for a final friendly and visa processing ahead of the 2026 World Cup in the United States, navigating geopolitical strain and U.S. assurances of welcome.
FIFA Secretary‑General Mattias Grafstrom met with Mehdi Taj, reaffirming support for Iran’s World Cup campaign despite visa and political hurdles.
A constructive dialogue in Istanbul between FIFA and Iran's football leadership has cleared major obstacles, ensuring Iran's matches will be played in the United States while the squad trains in Turkey before heading to Tucson.
A constructive meeting between FIFA’s Mattias Grafstrom and Iran’s Mehdi Taj highlighted confidence in Iran’s participation, even as visa disputes and geopolitical tensions loom over the team’s preparations.