Iran Relocates World Cup Base Camp From USA to Mexico Amid Political Tensions
Iran's football federation has moved its World Cup training base from Tucson, Arizona to Tijuana, Mexico, citing political tensions and visa concerns for players and staff. FIFA has approved the relocation after emergency talks.
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Iran's football federation has moved its World Cup training base from Tucson, Arizona to Tijuana, Mexico, citing political tensions and visa concerns for players and staff. FIFA has approved the relocation after emergency talks.
- Iran moved its World Cup base from Tucson, Arizona to Tijuana, Mexico over political and visa concerns.
- Federation president Mehdi Taj cited diplomatic tensions and Middle East conflict as key factors.
- FIFA approved the relocation after emergency talks in Istanbul.
- Iran play all Group G matches on US soil despite basing themselves across the border.
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