Iran's World Cup team relocated to Tijuana after US visa denials linked to military conflict, facing same-day border crossings for all group-stage matches.

Tijuana sits on Mexico's northern edge and is directly beside the U.S. border, the airport is a 22-mile drive from downtown San Diego.

Iranian delegation arrives at their World Cup base camp a day after several members were denied visas by the US.

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