Mexico says it will host Iranian team during 2026 FIFA World Cup

Mexican president says country will host Iran’s World Cup team

Mexico will host Iran's national soccer team during the FIFA World Cup after U.S. officials declined to do so, with Iran's training base already relocated from Arizona to Tijuana. For organizations operating across the US-Mexico border, the episode signals how geopolitical tensions can force last-minute logistical pivots even in multilateral events with pre-negotiated host agreements.