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The International Football Federation (FIFA) has granted the Iranian national team permission to move their training base to Mexico during the 2026 World Cup. The team was initially slated to be based in the United States.

Iranian footballers will now set up camp in Tijuana, Mexico. This location is strategically chosen for its proximity to the Pacific coast and its position on the border between Mexico and the United States.

Iran's Request Approved

The decision comes after a formal request from the Football Federation of Iran. Mehdi Taj, the president of the federation, confirmed the change: "Thanks to our request and meetings with FIFA, our request to move the team's base from the USA to Mexico has been approved. We will be based in Tijuana."

This development follows earlier reports that Iranian authorities had considered boycotting the World Cup due to escalating tensions with the United States. However, a decision was ultimately made for the team to participate after successfully qualifying for the tournament.

Tournament Details and Group Stage

The 2026 World Cup is scheduled to take place from June 11 to July 19, hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Iran has been drawn into Group G, where they are set to face New Zealand on June 16, Belgium on June 22, and Egypt on June 27.

This information was reported by the Infohub.kz news agency.