Iran moves 2026 World Cup training camp to Mexico after talks with FIFA
The Iranian Football Federation has relocated its training camp for the 2026 World Cup from Tucson, Arizona to Tijuana, Mexico. This decision follows discussions with FIFA amid escalating tensions between Iran and the United States. The move aims to address concerns regarding visas and security for the Iranian team as they prepare for the tournament.
- ▪Iran's training camp for the 2026 World Cup has been moved to Tijuana, Mexico.
- ▪The decision was made after receiving approval from FIFA.
- ▪Tensions between Iran and the U.S. have raised concerns about Iran's participation in the World Cup.
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Soccer Iran moves 2026 World Cup training camp to Mexico after talks with FIFA By Michael Duarte Published May 23, 2026, 6:50 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google The Iranian Football Federation has announced that they have moved their training camp ahead of the 2026 World Cup out of Tuscon, Arizona 300 miles south to Tijuana, Mexico instead. Federation president Mehdi Taj made the announcement on Saturday morning that the Iranian men’s national soccer team would hold their training camp in Mexico after receiving approval from FIFA. 🎥 رئیس فدراسیون فوتبال: کمپ تیم ملی به مکزیک منتقل شد. با این اتفاق مشکلات روادید حل میشود.
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