Mexico Hosts Iran’s World Cup Camp as U.S. Stance Triggers Move to Tijuana
TL;DR
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum says Mexico has no issue hosting Iran’s World Cup team after FIFA moved the team’s training base from the United States to Tijuana; Iran will still play its group-stage matches in the U.S., with the relocation prompted by security concerns amid regional tensions as FIFA confirms the base list for the tournament co-hosted by the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
- Mexico’s president sees ‘no issue’ with her country hosting Iran’s World Cup team during tournament Politico
- Iran to commute to World Cup games from Mexico after US refusal, Sheinbaum says CNN
- President Sheinbaum allows Iran team to stay in Mexico during World Cup after US refusal The Guardian
- FIFA confirms Iran’s World Cup base camp move from U.S. to Mexico - The Athletic The New York Times
- Mexico set to host Iranian football team during World Cup Euronews.com
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