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Iran’s national team left its Tijuana base camp to a cheerful sendoff from local supporters before traveling to Los Angeles for its 2026 World Cup opener against New Zealand.
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Iran’s World Cup players have reportedly received U.S. visas, but several members of the delegation and backroom staff were denied or left without clearance ahead of Team Melli’s group stage matches in Los Angeles and Seattle.
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Iran’s national team will leave its Antalya training camp on June 6 and arrive in Tijuana early on June 7, while the squad continues to wait for clarity on U.S. visas ahead of its World Cup group matches.
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After weeks of uncertainty surrounding its World Cup preparations, Iran has announced its final 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America, led by experienced names including Alireza Jahanbakhsh and Mehdi Taremi.
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Rouzbeh Cheshmi has recovered from an injury scare during Team Melli’s Antalya training camp and has returned to Iran’s squad, keeping alive his hopes of appearing in a third World Cup.
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Club Tijuana has welcomed the decision for Iran’s national team to use Tijuana as its 2026 World Cup training base, calling it a proud moment for the city and the Baja California region.
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Iran’s national football team is facing continued uncertainty over U.S. visas, creating major logistical concerns ahead of its 2026 World Cup group stage matches in Los Angeles and Seattle.
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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said her country has no issue hosting Iran’s national team after FIFA formally confirmed Team Melli’s World Cup base camp move from Tucson to Tijuana.
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Iran has moved its 2026 World Cup base camp from Tucson, Arizona, to Tijuana, Mexico, after what federation officials described as FIFA approval, citing security concerns and potential visa-related issues.
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Team Melli players and staff visited the U.S. Embassy and Canadian visa application center in Ankara to complete visa procedures ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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Iran defensive midfielder Rouzbeh Cheshmi has been ruled out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after suffering a hamstring injury during Team Melli’s training camp in Antalya, Turkiye.
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Iran's national football team has arrived in Turkiye for a two-week training camp ahead of the 2026 World Cup, focusing on preparations, visa applications, and potential friendly matches.
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