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Iran's national soccer team will make its World Cup base in Tijuana, Mexico, instead of Arizona after FIFA approved its request.

Iran's World Cup 2026 preparations face war tensions, visa uncertainty and political challenges as FIFA works to ensure participation. The team moved its base to Mexico amid security concerns and doubts over travel to the United States.

World Cup Group G includes Belgium, Egypt, Iran and New Zealand; matches will take place in US cities Seattle and Los Angeles and in Canadas Vancouver

Iran beat Gambia 3-1 in a friendly in Turkey and will face Mali in another friendly next Thursday before beginning their World Cup campaign.

Russia and Iran rogue actors will target the Fifa World Cup as part of an ongoing anti-US position, according to global threat intelligence experts. This year’s World Cup – taking place across the United States,