Tijuana
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sportsIranian World Cup Team Ordered to Leave US Immediately After Opening Draw
Iran's soccer team was forced to leave Los Angeles for its Tijuana base camp hours after its World Cup opener, a move the coach called perplexing and oppressive.
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sportsVisa Chaos and Travel Restrictions Undermine Iran's World Cup Opener
Iran and New Zealand played to a 2-2 draw in their 2026 World Cup opener, but post-match comments focused on U.S. visa denials and a forced base-camp relocation to Mexico.
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sportsIran Coach Slams World Cup Host, Calls Team 'Most Oppressed'
Coach Amir Ghalenoei criticizes the US host nation after Iran is forced to operate from Tijuana due to visa denials and diplomatic tensions at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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sportsIran World Cup Team Forced to Exit U.S. Immediately After Opening Draw
Iran's coach says the team was ordered to leave California right after its World Cup draw with New Zealand, disrupted by diplomatic tensions and strained logistics.
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worldHomicide Investigation Launched Near Iran World Cup Training Site in Tijuana
Mexican authorities investigate a body found near Estadio Caliente. Officials confirm no link to Iran’s national team or 2026 FIFA World Cup preparations.
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sportsIran National Soccer Team Granted US Entry for 2026 World Cup
Iran's national soccer team received US visas days before the 2026 FIFA World Cup, opting to base operations in Tijuana, Mexico, amid ongoing diplomatic tensions.
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sportsIran's Road to the World Cup: Last-Minute Visas, Exile Camp, and War
Iran qualifies for the 2026 World Cup amid US visa delays, denied staff entries, and a training camp moved to Mexico after military strikes.
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sportsIran World Cup Team Departs for Mexico Amid US Visa Dispute
Iran's World Cup squad left Turkey for Mexico after a diplomatic row with the US over visas for support staff, just days before the 2026 tournament.