### [2026-05-23](/feed/2026/05/23/index.md)

##### 2026 FIFA World Cup
# The Iran national football team moves their squad's base to Tijuana, Mexico, with approval from FIFA to avoid visa-related issues with the United States. 




### Sources:

1. [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/5/23/iran-move-world-cup-base-from-us-to-mexico-with-fifa-approval)

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