President Sheinbaum allows Iran team to stay in Mexico during World Cup after US refusal
Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum has permitted the Iranian national football team to stay in Mexico during the World Cup after the United States declined to host them. FIFA approached Mexico for assistance following the US's refusal, citing concerns over visa complications. The Iranian team will relocate its base to Tijuana, Mexico, to facilitate their participation in the tournament.
- ▪Claudia Sheinbaum announced that the Iranian national football team can stay in Mexico during the World Cup.
- ▪The US declined to host the Iranian squad, prompting FIFA to seek an alternative arrangement with Mexico.
- ▪The Iranian team will move its base from Arizona to Tijuana to avoid visa-related issues.
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Mexico’s president, Claudia Sheinbaum, speaks during a press conference at the National Palace in Mexico City, Mexico, 25 May 2026. Photograph: José Méndez/EPAView image in fullscreenMexico’s president, Claudia Sheinbaum, speaks during a press conference at the National Palace in Mexico City, Mexico, 25 May 2026. Photograph: José Méndez/EPAClaudia SheinbaumPresident Sheinbaum allows Iran team to stay in Mexico during World Cup after US refusalFifa approached Mexico after US declined to host Iran squad despite it playing group games in the United States ReutersMon 25 May 2026 12.26 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleMexico’s president, Claudia Sheinbaum, said on Monday her government agreed to allow the Iranian national football team to stay in Mexico during the World Cup, adding that…
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