Iran Moves 2026 World Cup Base Camp From Arizona to Tijuana After FIFA Approves Request
Weeks of visa headaches, political noise and behind-the-scenes talks with FIFA have ended with one outcome: Iran's players will not be setting foot in the United States until they absolutely have to. Tijuana is the new b
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Weeks of visa headaches, political noise and behind-the-scenes talks with FIFA have ended with one outcome: Iran's players will not be setting foot in the United States until they absolutely have to. Tijuana is the new b
- Weeks of visa headaches, political noise and behind-the-scenes talks with FIFA have ended with one outcome: Iran's players will not be setting foot in the Unite.
- Reported by NDTV Sports.
- Publication date: 2026-05-23.
- Treat this as a developing off-field update and check the source for follow-up reporting.
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