Sheinbaum confirms Mexico to host Iranian team during World Cup
President Claudia Sheinbaum has confirmed that the Iranian national soccer team will be based in Mexico during the upcoming World Cup. The team will stay in Tijuana and travel to the United States for their matches. This decision comes amid concerns regarding their ability to stay in the U.S. due to ongoing tensions.
- ▪The Iranian national soccer team will stay in Mexico while competing in the World Cup.
- ▪All of Iran's group stage matches are scheduled to take place in the United States.
- ▪FIFA requested that the Iranian athletes be allowed to stay in Mexico overnight.
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