Iran National Soccer Team Arrives in Tijuana Ahead of World Cup Matches in the U.S.
The team landed ahead of three FIFA World Cup matches on U.S. soil. The arrival marks the first time a host nation will receive a country with which it is at war.
deadline.comIran’s national soccer team arrived in Tijuana ahead of three FIFA World Cup matches scheduled in the United States. The visit is the first World Cup in which a host nation will receive a country with which it is at war. The Iranian federation released footage showing players on the flight that brought the squad to the Mexican border city.
The images depict team members seated in the aircraft cabin during the journey. U.S. territory as part of the tournament schedule.
U.S. Jurisdiction until game days. The current date is 2026-06-08. @Reuters reported the arrival and the historical context of the fixture.
