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- Iran moved its World Cup base camp from Arizona to Mexico due to visa uncertainty and domestic political pressure.
- The national team arrived in Tijuana, Mexico, on June 7, 2026, escorted by military and police.
- Coach Amir Ghalenoei said the squad would have preferred an earlier arrival for acclimatization.
- Ambassador Abolfazl Pasandideh reported that 15 of the 70 delegation members lacked U.S. visas.
