Mexico's president sees 'no issue' with her country hosting Iran's World Cup team during tournament
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum expressed no concerns about hosting Iran's World Cup team in Tijuana. The team's training base was relocated from the U.S. due to security concerns amid ongoing tensions. Iran's matches will still take place in the U.S., but they will prepare in Mexico.
- ▪Claudia Sheinbaum stated that Mexico has no issue hosting Iran's World Cup team.
- ▪The Iranian soccer team's training base was moved from the U.S. to Tijuana, Mexico.
- ▪Iran's matches will be played in the U.S., but they will stay in Mexico for training.
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