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Mexico to Host Iran Players for World Cup as War Tensions Simmer

Bloomberg Markets · May 25, 2026, 5:23 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

Mexico will serve as the Iranian national team’s World Cup base after US authorities refused to let the players stay overnight on its soil amid ongoing military tensions.

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Mexico to Host Iran Players for World Cup as War Tensions Simmer

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