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U.S. politics takes toll on World Cup preparations
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Speculation has surrounded Iran's participation in the tournament ever since the U.S. and Israeli launched strikes on the country.
Iran have relocated their 2026 FIFA World Cup base camp to Mexico due to escalating political tensions with the United States, a move that forces the squad to navigate a demanding cross-border travel routine during the tournament.
Iran’s national soccer team will sleep in Mexico and travel to the United States on the days of its three World Cup matches after Washington declined to host the squad for the tournament, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Monday.
The Institute for Voices of Liberty has sent a letter to FIFA outlining its concerns and plans to follow up with legal action
The 2026 World Cup is now just days away. Mexico and South Africa face off on Thursday, June 11 to kick off the tournament, which will be co-hosted by the United States, Mexico an