Mexico to host Iran's World Cup team after US refusal, president says

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Soccer Football - Team Iran arrives in Turkey ahead of trip to the U.S. for FIFA World Cup 2026 - Antalya Airport, Antalya, Turkey - May 18, 2026 Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei arrives at the Antalya Airport REUTERS/Dilara Senkaya
Soccer Football - Team Iran arrives in Turkey ahead of trip to the U.S. for FIFA World Cup 2026 - Antalya Airport, Antalya, Turkey - May 18, 2026 Members of Iran arrives at the Antalya Airport REUTERS/Dilara Senkaya
Soccer Football - Team Iran arrives in Turkey ahead of trip to the U.S. for FIFA World Cup 2026 - Antalya Airport, Antalya, Turkey - May 18, 2026 Members of Iran arrives at the Antalya Airport REUTERS/Dilara Senkaya

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MEXICO CITY, May 25 : Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Monday her government agreed to allow the Iranian national soccer team to stay in Mexico during the World Cup, adding that the United States did not want to host the team.

The head of Iran's soccer federation said on Saturday the team's base will be in the Mexican border city of Tijuana during the tournament.

Source: Reuters

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