Wednesday briefing: Iran relocate World Cup base from US to Mexico FIFA confirms
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27 May 2026 - 4:30 AM
FIFA has confirmed that Iran will base their national team in Tijuana, Mexico during the 2026 World Cup after abandoning plans to train in the United States.
The decision follows the military conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran that began on February 28. A week before the conflict started, Arizona’s Kino Sports Complex had announced it would host the Iranian squad during the tournament.
Iran Football Federation president Mehdi Taj said on Saturday that FIFA and
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