Mexico City, May 25, 2026 (AFP) - Mexico says will host Iran during World Cup

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2026-05-25

Mexico will allow Iran to be based in the country during the 2026 World Cup so its players can avoid US visa restrictions, President Claudia Sheinbaum said Monday. The Iranian national team, scheduled to play three first-stage matches in US stadiums, announced on Saturday that FIFA had endorsed its plan to stay overnight on the Mexican side of the border to avoid visa problems. Uncertainty has clouded the Iranian team's participation in the tou......

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