Mexico’s president sees ‘no issue’ with her country hosting Iran’s World Cup team during tournament
Mexican officials said the move would let Iran avoid overnight stays in the United States as FIFA works out final tournament logistics.
- On Monday, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced that Mexico will host Iran's World Cup training base in Tijuana after the United States declined to allow the Iranian team to stay overnight on American soil.
- The U.S.-Israel war against Iran, which began February 28 and killed Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, created months of uncertainty as the two countries remain locked in crisis over military activity, sanctions, and control of the Strait of Hormuz shipping corridor.
- Iran's team will play all World Cup matches in the United States but train and stay overnight in Tijuana, with its first game June 15 against New Zealand in Inglewood, California, followed by Belgium six days later and Egypt on June 26 in Seattle.
- Sheinbaum stated Mexico has "no reason to deny them the possibility of staying in Mexico," with her government coordinating with FIFA representatives Gabriela Cuevas and Josefina Rodríguez to finalize arrangements.
- The World Cup begins June 11 with 78 matches in the U.S. alone through July 19, as Trump has suspended visa processing for nearly 75 countries including Iran while sending mixed signals about the team's participation.
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Mexico’s president says country has ‘no issue’ hosting Iran’s World Cup team amid US tensions
The team is still scheduled to play its matches in the U.S., but its new base has been relocated to Tijuana, Mexico Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/iran-world-cup-mexico-sheinbaum-b2983297.html Author : Via AP news wire Publish date : 2026-05-25 22:01:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Claudia Sheinbaum confirmed that they are studying the possibility of Iran's football team staying in Mexico.
The Iranian national football team has moved its World Cup quarter from Nevada to Mexico – allegedly for logistical reasons. However, the Mexican president now mentions another cause. The USA and Fifa are also involved.
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