Mexico to Host Iranian National Football Team's Base Camp for 2026 FIFA World Cup
Mexico will host the Iranian national football team's base camp during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, after the United States declined to do so. The Iranian team will play its group stage matches in the United States.
Mexico will host the Iranian national football team's base camp during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The United States declined to host the Iranian team's base camp. The Iranian national football team will play its group stage matches in the United States. According to the South China Morning Post, FIFA approached Mexico after the United States declined to host the Iranian team's base camp. According to the South China Morning Post, the Iranian team's training base has been moved from the United States to Tijuana, Mexico.
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