Iran Shifts 2026 FIFA World Cup Base Camp to Tijuana, Citing Logistics and Visa Concerns
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- •FIFA officially approved Iran’s request to move its 2026 World Cup training base from Tucson, Arizona, to Tijuana, Mexico.
- •The relocation was driven by visa, travel and logistical concerns for players and staff entering the US.
- •Iran will still play all three Group G matches in the United States: vs New Zealand (June 15, SoFi Stadium), vs Belgium (June 21, SoFi Stadium), and vs Egypt (June 26, Lumen Field).
- •Canada previously denied entry to Iran’s football federation president Mehdi Taj citing alleged IRGC ties, adding political complexity to Iran’s participation.
- •The 2026 World Cup will be the first with 48 teams and runs from June 11 to July 19 across 16 cities in the US, Mexico and Canada.
FIFA has officially approved Iran’s request to relocate its 2026 FIFA World Cup training camp from Tucson, Arizona, in the United States to Tijuana, Mexico, following concerns over logistical challenges, travel restrictions and potential visa complications for players and staff. The decision was confirmed by Mehdi Taj, president of the Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI), after a series of meetings with FIFA officials in Istanbul and a follow-up confirmation webinar.
