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Sheinbaum: Mexico to host Iran’s World Cup team amid US tensions
Key takeaways
- Sheinbaum told reporters at a press conference that her government has agreed to allow the team into Mexico amid the war in Iran.
- She added that FIFA officials approached Mexico about hosting the team and that the U.S. declined to allow the team to stay in the country.
- The Hill has reached out to the White House and the State Department for comment.
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Sheinbaum told reporters at a press conference that her government has agreed to allow the team into Mexico amid the war in Iran. Mexico will co-host the World Cup jointly with the U.S. and Canada.
We have no reason to deny the possibility of them staying in Mexico, Sheinbaum said, noting that FIFA officials are considering hosting the Iranian team in Tijuana, just south of San Diego, Calif., and the southern border. She added that FIFA officials approached Mexico about hosting the team and that the U.S. declined to allow the team to stay in the country.
The Hill has reached out to the White House and the State Department for comment.
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