Mexico: Iran trains in Mexico for 2026 World Cup following US visa dispute.

RESTRICTION: USERS MUST CREDIT “IRANIAN FOOTBALL FEDERATION” HANDOUT, MUST NOT OBSCURE LOGO —EDITORIAL USE ONLY— SHOTLIST: TIJUANA, MEXICO (JUNE 13, 2026) (IRANIAN FOOTBALL FEDERATION - RESTRICTED) 1. VARIOUS OF IRANIAN NATIONAL FOOTBALL TEAM PLAYERS TRAINING AT CALIENTE STADIUM, IRAN HEAD COACH AMIR GHALENOEI AND PLAYERS POSING FOR PHOTOSTIJUANA, MEXICO - JUNE 13: The Iranian National Football Team continued its 2026 FIFA World Cup preparations at Caliente Stadium in Tijuana, Mexico, on Saturday, June 13, following a visa dispute with co-host nation the United States. Iran, competing in Group G alongside Belgium, Egypt and New Zealand, relocated its base camp from Arizona to the Mexican border city due to prolonged diplomatic delays. US authorities eventually approved visas for the players and head coach Amir Ghalenoei but rejected applications for 13 administrative and technical staff members. The Iranian Football Federation previously called on FIFA to intervene in the row. Due to the unresolved restrictions, the squad will maintain its training base in Mexico and commute to the US solely to play its three group-stage matches.