Iran moves World Cup training camp from Arizona to Mexico amid visa, security concerns
Iran has relocated its World Cup training camp from Arizona to Mexico due to ongoing visa and security issues. The decision comes as the country prepares for the 2026 World Cup, which will be jointly hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The Iranian national football team is currently in Turkey to finalize visa applications before the tournament.
- ▪Iran moved its World Cup training camp from Arizona to Mexico.
- ▪The relocation is due to visa and security concerns.
- ▪The 2026 World Cup will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
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Iran moves World Cup training camp from Arizona to Mexico amid visa, security concernsIran has faced uncertainty for months over travel and security arrangements for the World Cup, which will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.Follow us on GoogleA member of Iran's coaching staff instructs players during a training session at their base camp in Antalya on May 19, 2026. Iran's national football team arrived in Turkey on May 19, 2026 for a training camp and to complete visa applications ahead of the 2026 World Cup, AFP correspondents said. (photo credit: Oner SAN/AFP via Getty Images)
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