Iran moves World Cup base camp to Mexico, FIFA confirms
Iran has relocated its base camp for the 2026 World Cup from Tucson, Arizona to Tijuana, Mexico, as confirmed by FIFA. The decision follows a request from the Iranian Football Federation, although the exact reasons for the late change remain unclear. Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum stated that the U.S. did not want the Iranian team to stay overnight in the country.
- ▪Iran has moved its 2026 World Cup base camp from Tucson, Arizona to Tijuana, Mexico.
- ▪The shift was confirmed by FIFA and announced by Iran Football Federation president Mehdi Taj.
- ▪Mexico President Claudia Sheinbaum indicated that the U.S. did not want the Iranian team to stay overnight.
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