Mexico’s president sees ‘no issue’ with her country hosting Iran’s World Cup team during tournament
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum expressed no concerns about hosting Iran's World Cup team in Tijuana. The team's training base was moved from the U.S. to Mexico due to security concerns amid ongoing tensions. Iran's matches will still take place in the U.S., but they will now train in Mexico before their games.
- ▪Iran's World Cup team will train in Tijuana, Mexico, instead of the U.S.
- ▪The move was confirmed by FIFA and follows U.S. reluctance to host the team overnight.
- ▪Sheinbaum stated that Mexico has no issue accommodating the Iranian team.
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Open this photo in gallery:Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum gives a soccer ball to children after a morning press conference at the National Palace in Mexico City in April, 2026.Fernando Llano/The Associated PressShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountMexican 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 play its group stage matches in the U.S.
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