Sheinbaum: Mexico to host Iran’s World Cup team amid US tensions
Sheinbaum told reporters at a press conference that her government has agreed to allow the team into Mexico amid the war in Iran. Mexico will cohost the World Cup jointly with the U.S. and Canada. “We have no reason to deny the possibility of them staying in Mexico,” Sheinbaum said, noting that FIFA officials are considering hosting the Iranian team in Tijuana, just south of San Diego and the southern border.
- ▪Sheinbaum told reporters at a press conference that her government has agreed to allow the team into Mexico amid the war in Iran.
- ▪Mexico will cohost the World Cup jointly with the U.S. and Canada.
- ▪“We have no reason to deny the possibility of them staying in Mexico,” Sheinbaum said, noting that FIFA officials are considering hosting the Iranian team in Tijuana, just south of San Diego and the southern border.
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
- ▪ Mexico agrees to host Iran at 2026 World Cup — Yahoo Sports
- ▪ 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
- ▪ 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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International Sheinbaum: Mexico to host Iran’s World Cup team amid US tensions Comments: by Ryan Mancini - 05/25/26 3:21 PM ET Comments: Link copied by Ryan Mancini - 05/25/26 3:21 PM ET Comments: Link copied NOW PLAYING Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Monday said her country will host Iran’s FIFA World Cup team amid simmering tensions between the Latin American country and the U.S. Sheinbaum told reporters at a press conference that her government has agreed to allow the team into Mexico amid the war in Iran. Mexico will cohost the World Cup jointly with the U.S. and Canada.
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