Iran opens Group G in opposition to New Zealand on June 15, then Belgium and Egypt on June 21 and 26
Soccer Soccer – Iran gamers and employees in Ankara for VISA procedures forward of the World Cup – Ankara, Turkey – Might 21, 2026 Iran’s Ali Alipour and employees arrive on the Canada embassy for VISA procedures forward of the World Cup. REUTERS
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum mentioned on Monday her authorities agreed to permit the Iranian nationwide soccer workforce to remain in Mexico throughout the World Cup, including that the US didn’t need to host the workforce.
Sheinbaum mentioned soccer’s governing physique FIFA approached her authorities after the US mentioned it didn’t need Iran’s squad to remain within the nation all through the event, regardless of Iran taking part in all three of its group matches there.
“Now we have no purpose to disclaim them the potential for staying in Mexico,” Sheinbaum mentioned throughout her each day press convention.
The White Home and the State Division didn’t instantly reply to a request for remark.
Learn Extra: Iran transfer WC base to Mexico
Mehdi Taj, head of Iran’s soccer federation, mentioned on Saturday the workforce’s base can be moved from Arizona to the Mexican border metropolis of Tijuana throughout the event.
Taj added that the transfer would assist keep away from visa-related issues and that the squad would be capable to journey on to Mexico aboard Iran Air flights.
The Iranian workforce’s participation in the June 11-July 19 event had been in query because the US and Israel attacked Iran in late February.
Iran will play its first two Group G matches in Los Angeles in opposition to New Zealand on June 15 and Belgium on June 21, earlier than dealing with Egypt in Seattle on June 26.
