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Iran Moves Cup Base to Tijuana, Azmoun Recall Sparks Debate

5/29/2026

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Iran Football Federation chief Mehdi Taj said he was unaware of any plan to recall Azmoun.
Vice President Abdolkarim Hosseinzadeh urged on X that Azmoun be recalled for unity after media said he was omitted from coach Amir Ghalenoei's list following a photo with ruler Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
Iran will shift its World Cup base to Tijuana, Mexico, after the United States denied entry.

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Iran Football Federation chief Mehdi Taj said he was unaware of any plan to recall Azmoun.
Vice President Abdolkarim Hosseinzadeh urged on X that Azmoun be recalled for unity after media said he was omitted from coach Amir Ghalenoei's list following a photo with ruler Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
Iran will shift its World Cup base to Tijuana, Mexico, after the United States denied entry.