Mexico to Host Iran's World Cup Team After US Reluctance
On Monday, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum expressed her support for Iran's World Cup team moving its training camp from the United States to Mexico ahead of the summer soccer event. She mentioned that FIFA had informed her of the US's hesitance to allow the Iranian team to practice outside match venues on American soil. This decision comes in light of the ongoing conflict in Iran, which began on February 28, initiated by the US and Israel. Iran is set to compete in Inglewood, California, with matches against New Zealand on June 15, Belgium on June 21, and Egypt on June 26 in Seattle. Sheinbaum confirmed Mexico's willingness to accommodate the team, stating, "We have no issue with that."
Key facts
- Claudia Sheinbaum said Mexico has 'no issue' hosting Iran's World Cup team
- FIFA informed Sheinbaum that the US was reluctant to host the Iranian team outside match venues
- Iran's training base moved from the US to Mexico for the summer soccer competition
- The relocation occurs against the backdrop of the war in Iran, launched by the US and Israel on February 28
- Iran's team plays New Zealand on June 15 in Inglewood, California
- Iran's team plays Belgium on June 21 in Inglewood, California
- Iran's team plays Egypt on June 26 in Seattle
- Sheinbaum stated: 'We have no issue with that'
Entities
Institutions
- FIFA
- United States
- Mexico
Locations
- Mexico
- United States
- Iran
- Inglewood
- California
- Seattle
- New Zealand
- Belgium
- Egypt