Mexico steps in to host Iran after fears over erratic Trump
The United States declined to host Iran’s World Cup training camp; Iran will base itself in Tijuana, Mexico and commute to U.S. venues for its group matches. The 2026 World Cup was sold as a continental celebration across the United States, Mexico and Canada. Instead, geopolitics has forced a national team to set up camp outside the country where all its group matches will be played. Iran’s football federation moved its base from Arizona to Tijuana after U.S. authorities signalled, they did not want the squad to remain in the United States for the tournament, a decision that Mexico stepped in…
