Mexico agrees to host Iran at 2026 World Cup
Mexico will host the Iranian national team during the 2026 World Cup, as confirmed by President Claudia Sheinbaum. This decision comes amid tensions between the United States and Iran, with the US expressing reluctance to host the team. Iran's matches will still take place in the US, but they will be based in Tijuana, Mexico.
- ▪Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum confirmed that Mexico will host Iran during the 2026 World Cup.
- ▪The decision follows the US's refusal to host the Iranian national team due to safety concerns.
- ▪Iran will be based in Tijuana, Mexico, while their matches are scheduled to occur in the US.
13 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 28 hours. Coverage spans 3 points on the political spectrum — 4 lean left, 6 centre, 1 right.
- ▪ Mexico’s president sees ‘no issue’ with her country hosting Iran’s World Cup team during tournament — The Globe and Mail
- ▪ Iran national football team to stay in Mexico during 2026 World Cup — France 24 (EN)
- ▪ Mexican president says country will host Iran’s World Cup team — Washington Examiner
- ▪ Mexico’s president sees ‘no issue’ with her country hosting Iran’s Fifa World Cup team — South China Morning Post
- ▪ Mexico's president sees 'no issue' with her country hosting Iran's World Cup team during tournament - AP News — Google News
- ▪ Mexico agrees to host Iranian World Cup squad as US-Iran tensions simmer — Financial Times — Home
- ▪ Sheinbaum: Mexico to host Iran’s World Cup team amid US tensions — The Hill
- ▪ Mexico says it will host Iranian team during 2026 FIFA World Cup — Al Jazeera English
- ▪ Mexico agrees to host Iran at World Cup instead of US — BBC Sport
- ▪ Mexico set to host Iranian football team during World Cup — Euronews
- ▪ President Sheinbaum allows Iran team to stay in Mexico during World Cup after US refusal — World news | The Guardian
- ▪ Mexico to host Iran’s World Cup team after U.S. refusal, president says — NBC News — Top
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