Iran moving World Cup training base from U.S. to Mexico
Iran's national football team has shifted its World Cup training base from Tucson, Arizona, to Tijuana, Mexico. The decision was announced by Mehdi Taj, president of the Iran Football Federation, following FIFA's approval. This move aims to address security concerns and facilitate easier access to the U.S. for the team's matches.
- ▪Iran's World Cup training base has been moved to Tijuana, Mexico, from the United States.
- ▪The decision was made after discussions with FIFA and was announced by Mehdi Taj.
- ▪The new location in Tijuana is close to Inglewood, California, where Iran will play its group matches.
11 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 15 hours. Coverage spans 4 points on the political spectrum — 2 lean left, 4 centre, 1 lean right, 2 right.
- ▪ Iran says World Cup base moved to Mexico from US — BBC Sport
- ▪ Iran moves World Cup training camp from Arizona to Mexico amid visa, security concerns — The Jerusalem Post | JPost.com
- ▪ Iran switches World Cup base from U.S. to Mexico — Japan Times
- ▪ Iran moving World Cup training base from U.S. to Mexico — CBS News — Top
- ▪ Iranian national team to train in Mexico during World Cup after base camp switch, federation leader says — OutKick
- ▪ Iran move World Cup base from US to Mexico — Korea Times
- ▪ Iran to base World Cup camp in Mexico after switch from Arizona - Reuters — Google News
- ▪ Iran moves 2026 World Cup training camp to Mexico after talks with FIFA — California Post
- ▪ Iran says WC camp moved from U.S to Mexico — ESPN — Top
- ▪ Iran move World Cup base from US to Mexico with FIFA approval — Al Jazeera English
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