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Mexico to host Iran's World Cup team base camp at US request

Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum confirmed that the U.S. requested Iran's World Cup team to use Tijuana, Mexico, as its base camp instead of the United States. This decision was made due to U.S. reluctance to host the Iranian team overnight amidst ongoing geopolitical tensions. FIFA has formally approved the move, and Iran's team will play its matches in the U.S. while training in Mexico. AI

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Mexico to host Iran's World Cup team base camp at US request

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · The Associated Press ·

    Mexico’s Sheinbaum confirms U.S. asked Iran’s World Cup team to move to Tijuana

    Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Monday that she has “no issue” with her country hosting Iran’s World Cup team after its training base was moved from the United States to Mexico for the summer soccer competition. The team will still …