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U.S. Blocks Iran Delegation Members With IRGC Ties, Forcing Team to Shift Training Camp to Mexico

The team secured Mexican visas but was blocked from entering the United States. Matches against New Zealand, Belgium, and Egypt remain scheduled on U.S. soil.

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U.S. territory, prompting the squad to move its training camp from Tucson to Tijuana. Secretary Rubio stated that the State Department is screening Iran's delegation for ties to the IRGC and blocking entry to members with such connections.

The team is scheduled to play New Zealand on June 16, Belgium on June 21, and Egypt on June 27. S. soil. A World Cup co-host barring a participating nation's delegation is unprecedented.

@MarioNawfal reported that the information originated from Iran International, an anti-regime outlet.

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