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 moved from the U.S. due to security concerns amid ongoing tensions. Iran's matches will still take place in the U.S., but the team will stay in Mexico during the tournament.
- ▪Claudia Sheinbaum stated there is 'no issue' with Iran's World Cup team training in Mexico.
- ▪The Iranian soccer team's base was moved from the U.S. to Tijuana due to U.S. reluctance to host them overnight.
- ▪Iran's matches will be played in the U.S., with the first match against New Zealand on June 15.
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