Event Brief
Sheinbaum allows Iran team to stay in Mexico for World Cup
Filed: May 26, 2026 at 5:05 PM ET
Summary: President Claudia Sheinbaum said Mexico will let Iran’s squad base in Tijuana during the World Cup after the US declined.
WHO: Claudia Sheinbaum
WHAT: Mexico agreed to allow Iran’s national football team to stay in Mexico during the World Cup, moving its base to Tijuana while group matches remain in the US.
WHEN: May 25, 2026 at 8:02 PM ET
WHERE: Tijuana, Mexico
WHY: The US declined to host the Iran squad, and Mexico agreed to allow the team to stay in Mexico.
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