Iran Relocates 2026 World Cup Training Base from Tucson to Tijuana

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Iran Relocates 2026 World Cup Training Base from Tucson to Tijuana

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Iran Football Federation president Mehdi Taj stated that the national team's training base for the 2026 World Cup has moved from Tucson, Arizona, to Tijuana, Mexico, after FIFA approved the change due to visa issues. The 2026 tournament is co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico and runs from June 11 to July 19. FIFA has not publicly confirmed the relocation or approval.

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Progressive

U.S. visa restrictions create unnecessary barriers for international participants in multilateral events.

“U.S. immigration policies shaped by security priorities disproportionately affect nations at odds with American foreign policy.”

Conservative

Stricter visa scrutiny on a state sponsor of terrorism is appropriate and validates security priorities.

“The relocation demonstrates successful enforcement rather than accommodation of adversarial nations.”

Libertarian

State-imposed visa regimes obstruct voluntary international movement and association for athletes.

“Bureaucratic permission systems turn private sporting participation into a political hurdle.”

Devil's Advocate

All three views accept the Iranian visa claim at face value without verification from FIFA or examination of timing and geography.

“The episode may involve political theater or testing of the tri-host arrangement rather than solely U.S. restrictions.”

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