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FIFA Confirms Iran National Team Base Camp Location for 2026 World Cup
FIFA has confirmed that Iran's national team will use a training base in Tijuana, Mexico, during the 2026 World Cup. The site lies near the United States border.
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FIFA confirmed that Iran's national team will use a base camp in Tijuana, Mexico, for the 2026 World Cup. The location sits directly on the United States border, a few miles from San Diego.
Background The 2026 World Cup will be hosted jointly by the United States, Mexico, and Canada. National teams typically establish training camps near host venues to prepare for matches.
Tijuana is approximately 20 miles south of the San Diego city center. The base camp selection follows standard FIFA procedures for team logistics during the tournament.
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