Iran says World Cup training base moved from US to Mexico
Iran says Fifa has approved switching its 2026 World Cup training base from the United States to Mexico. The move comes against the backdrop of tension between Washington and Tehran. The tournament is co-hosted by the US, Mexico and Canada.
Iran's football federation says its planned training base for the 2026 World Cup has been switched from the United States to Mexico, with Fifa's approval. The tournament is co-hosted by the US, Mexico and Canada.
The decision comes against the backdrop of tension between Washington and Tehran. The federation judged that basing the squad in Mexico would be more workable given visa and security concerns. Mexico's side has previously said it sees no issue with the country hosting Iran's team.
According to the BBC, the change was approved by Fifa. Where Iran's group games will be played depends on the tournament schedule; moving the base to Mexico means logistical preparations will now run through that country.
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