Iran's soccer federation says team's World Cup base camp has been moved to Mexico from the US
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Key Points:
- Iran's soccer team has moved its World Cup training base from Tucson, Arizona, to Tijuana, Mexico, following FIFA approval, according to Mehdi Taj, president of the Iran Football Federation.
- The relocation addresses security concerns related to the Middle East conflict and potential visa issues, as the team will enter the U.S. through Mexico.
- Iran will play its Group G matches in Inglewood, California, and Seattle, with Tijuana's proximity to Inglewood providing convenient access to training facilities.
- This marks Iran's fourth consecutive World Cup appearance, though the team has yet to advance beyond the group stage.
- FIFA has not independently confirmed the base camp move, and officials at Tucson's Kino Sports Complex declined to comment.