Mexican president says country will host Iran’s World Cup team
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced that Mexico will host Iran's soccer team for the FIFA World Cup. This decision follows U.S. officials' reluctance to host the Iranian team due to ongoing tensions. Iran's team will move its training base from Tucson, Arizona, to Tijuana, Mexico, with FIFA's approval.
- ▪Claudia Sheinbaum stated that Mexico will host Iran's national soccer team during the FIFA World Cup.
- ▪U.S. officials expressed they did not want to host the Iranian team amid strained relations.
- ▪Iran's team will relocate its training base from Tucson, Arizona, to Tijuana, Mexico, with FIFA's permission.
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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said the country would host Iran’s soccer team for the FIFA World Cup, claiming U.S. officials did not want to host Iran’s national team during next month’s tournament amid the tensions between the two countries. Sheinbaum said Iran’s team would be hosted by Mexico during a news conference on Monday, per Reuters. The Mexican president added that officials from FIFA approached her after U.S. officials said they did not want to host the Iranian team during the roughly monthlong tournament.
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