Iran's National Football Team Moves 2026 World Cup Base to Tijuana, Mexico
Iran shifts World Cup 2026 base from US to Mexico's Club Tijuana
Image: Asianet Newsable
Iran's national football team has relocated its training base for the FIFA World Cup 2026 from the United States to Club Tijuana in Mexico. The team will still compete in matches held in the U.S. during the tournament, which runs from June 11 to July 19, 2026.
- 01Club Tijuana will host Iran's national team as their base camp during the FIFA World Cup 2026.
- 02Iran's matches will take place in the United States, including games against New Zealand, Belgium, and Egypt.
- 03The tournament will be jointly hosted by the U.S., Mexico, and Canada from June 11 to July 19, 2026.
- 04Club Tijuana expressed pride in welcoming the Iranian team, emphasizing the city's hospitality and sports culture.
- 05The relocation comes amid ongoing geopolitical tensions, prompting Iran's shift from the U.S. to Mexico.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
Iran's national football team has officially moved its base camp for the FIFA World Cup 2026 to Club Tijuana, Mexico, shifting from its original location in the United States. This decision comes amid ongoing geopolitical tensions. Club Tijuana expressed its pride in hosting the Iranian team, highlighting the city's welcoming atmosphere and passion for sports. The team will remain in Tijuana, located near the U.S. border, while competing in all three of its group-stage matches in the United States. Iran's match schedule includes games against New Zealand in Inglewood, California, on June 15, Belgium on June 21, and Egypt in Seattle on June 26. The World Cup will take place from June 11 to July 19, 2026, across the U.S., Mexico, and Canada, showcasing the region's culture and hospitality.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
The relocation of Iran's base camp to Tijuana could boost local tourism and international visibility for the region during the World Cup.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
Reader Poll
What do you think about Iran's decision to relocate its World Cup base to Mexico?
Connecting to poll...
More about Club Tijuana
Read the original article
Visit the source for the complete story.