Iran's national football team will base itself in Mexico during the 2026 FIFA World Cup and only travel to the United States on match days, following a statement from Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum indicating the US opposed the team's presence throughout the tournament.

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Iran's national football team will base itself in Mexico during the 2026 FIFA World Cup and travel into the United States only on matchdays, after Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Washington did not want the team staying in the country throughout the tournament.

Iran national football team to stay in Mexico during 2026 World Cup