FIFA confirms Iran’s World Cup base camp moved to Tijuana
FIFA has confirmed that Iran's World Cup training base has been moved from Tucson, Arizona to Tijuana, Mexico due to security concerns amid ongoing conflicts in the Middle East. The decision follows joint strikes by the US and Israel on Iran, prompting the change in location. Iran's group-stage matches will still take place in the United States, but the new base camp is expected to ease visa issues for the team.
- ▪FIFA confirmed the relocation of Iran's World Cup base camp to Tijuana on May 25.
- ▪Iran initially chose a sports complex in Tucson, Arizona, but changed plans due to security concerns.
- ▪The team's group-stage matches will still occur in Los Angeles and Seattle.
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FIFA confirms Iran’s World Cup base camp moved to TijuanaSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxIran had originally selected a sports complex in Tuscon, Arizona, but sought a change after the US and Israel conducted joint strikes in late February.PHOTO: AFPPublished May 26, 2026, 06:35 AMUpdated May 26, 2026, 06:35 AMFIFA confirmed on May 25 that Iran relocated its planned World Cup training base from the United States to Mexico amid the war in the Middle East and security concerns.Iran had originally selected a sports complex in Tucson, Arizona, to serve as their national team’s de facto headquarters during the World Cup, but the country sought a change after the US and Israel conducted joint strikes on Iran beginning in late February.FIFA published the final list of…
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