The United States stated that Iran’s World Cup team must leave the US immediately after its game. It instructed Iran to enter and exit US land on the same day of their games and therefore Iran has to train in Mexico instead of its original destination, which was Arizona. Abolfazl Pasandideh, Iran’s ambassador to Mexico,
The countdown to what will likely be the biggest FIFA World Cup in history has started. This came after the release of the full fixture schedule for the 2026 tournament. The big event is co-hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada. It’ll be the first time that the competition grows from 32 to 48
Iran national football team will be based in Mexico during the 2026 FIFA World Cup after the United States declined to host the team outside match days, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum confirmed. The decision means Iran will train and stay in the border city of Tijuana, while still playing its group-stage matches in the United