Iran says World Cup base moved to Mexico from US
Iran's World Cup training base has been moved from the United States to Mexico, as confirmed by the Iranian FA president. The change was made due to ongoing security concerns related to the war in the Middle East. Iran will now be based in Tijuana, which is closer to their match locations in Los Angeles and Seattle.
- ▪Fifa has approved Iran's request to change their World Cup training base from Tucson, Arizona to Tijuana, Mexico.
- ▪The decision was influenced by security concerns stemming from the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
- ▪Iran's matches are scheduled in Los Angeles and Seattle, making Tijuana a more convenient location.
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Iran says World Cup base moved to Mexico from USImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Iran are preparing for the World Cup at a training camp in TurkeyByElizabeth HudsonBBC Sport journalistPublished15 minutes agoThe president of the Iranian FA says Fifa has approved the country's World Cup training base being switched from the United States to Mexico.Mehdi Taj said Iran will now be based in the Mexican border city of Tijuana, although the change has yet to be confirmed by Fifa.Iran were given Tucson, Arizona as their World Cup base but the ongoing war in the Middle East and related security concerns has led to uncertainty around their participation.The tournament is being co-hosted by the US, Canada and Mexico, with Iran scheduled to play New Zealand on 15 June and Belgium on 21 June -…
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