Iranian Federation chose Tijuana to prepare the team before games in the United States
To use or Mexico as a preparation center for , as reported, on Saturday (May 23, 2026), the president of the entity, Mehdi Taj. Despite this, the Iranian team’s matches at the World Cup will be played in USA.
The city chosen was Tijuanalocated on the border with the USA. According to Mehdi Taj, the change has already received approval from the . “With this change, issues related to visas and similar matters will no longer be a concern,” declared.
In April 2026, the leader was prevented from entering the Canada to participate in the FIFA congress.
The Iranian national team is currently in preparation in Türkiyewhere they will play friendlies against Gambiaon May 29, and Malion June 4th. The trip to Mexico is scheduled for June 5th.
Iran is in Group G of the 2026 World Cup alongside Belgium, Egypt e New Zealand. The debut will be on June 15, against the New Zealanders, in Los Angeles. Afterwards, the team will face the Belgians on June 21, also in Los Angeles, and will end the group stage against Egypt, in Seattleon the 26th.
