Iran shift FIFA World Cup 2026 base from US to Mexico days ahead of kickoff
Iran have shifted their World Cup 2026 base camp from the United States to Tijuana after Mehdi Taj said FIFA approved the request. The move keeps the team near its US group matches while political and security concerns r
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Iran have shifted their World Cup 2026 base camp from the United States to Tijuana after Mehdi Taj said FIFA approved the request. The move keeps the team near its US group matches while political and security concerns r
- Iran have shifted their World Cup 2026 base camp from the United States to Tijuana after Mehdi Taj said FIFA approved the request.
- Reported by India Today.
- Publication date: 2026-05-23.
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