Iran's national team arrives in Tijuana amid U.S. tensions
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Last updated Jun 7, 2026
Iran’s national soccer team landed in Tijuana early Sunday prior to competing in the World Cup in the United States. The arrival comes amid heightened political tensions following a war declaration between Iran and the U.S. The team's pre-tournament training occurred in Turkey, and they transferred their base camp from Arizona to Mexico due to visa uncertainties. They are set to play their first two Group G matches against New Zealand and Belgium near Los Angeles later this month, before facing Egypt in Seattle. Some team administration members reportedly did not receive necessary U.S. visas before the tournament.
- •Iran's team arrived in Tijuana on June 7.
- •They will play New Zealand on June 15 and Belgium on June 21.
- •Visa issues affected some administrative members of the squad.
- •Political tensions have intensified around their participation.
- 2:04 PMYahoo Sports — Soccer-Iran's World Cup team arrive in Tijuana with US tensions high
- 2:04 PMYahoo Sports — Iran's World Cup team arrive in Tijuana with US tensions high
"By Emily Green TIJUANA, June 7 (Reuters) - Iran’s national soccer team arrived in Tijuana early on Sunday ahead of three World Cup matches in the United States, amid tensions that have turned the
"By Emily Green TIJUANA, June 7 (Reuters) - Iran's national soccer team arrived in Tijuana early on Sunday ahead of three World Cup matches in the United States, amid tensions that have turned the
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 7, 2026, 2:04 PMSoccer-Iran's World Cup team arrive in Tijuana with US tensions high
By Emily Green TIJUANA, June 7 (Reuters) - Iran’s national soccer team arrived in Tijuana early on Sunday ahead of three World Cup matches in the United States, amid tensions that have turned the
- Yahoo SportsJun 7, 2026, 2:04 PMIran's World Cup team arrive in Tijuana with US tensions high
By Emily Green TIJUANA, June 7 (Reuters) - Iran's national soccer team arrived in Tijuana early on Sunday ahead of three World Cup matches in the United States, amid tensions that have turned the
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