FIFA confirmed that Iran has relocated its World Cup training base from the United States to Mexico due to heightened security concerns amid ongoing military actions by the US and Israel against Iran. Originally, the Iranian national football team planned to train at a sports complex in Tucson, Arizona, but the situation prompted a reassessment. The team will now set up at Centro Xoloitzcuintle in Tijuana, which is conveniently located near the US-Mexico border, potentially easing visa access for the players. Mehdi Taj, president of the Iran Football Federation, indicated that the move was necessary as the team had not yet received US visas. Despite the change in training location, Iran's group-stage matches will still take place in the United States, with games scheduled in Los Angeles and Seattle. The World Cup is set to run from June 11 to July 19, co-hosted by the US, Canada, and Mexico.