Iran National Soccer Team Says ‘Hi Mexico’ As It Arrives In Tijuana For Fifa World Cup Amid US Visa Restrictions

Iran’s national soccer team arrived in Mexico days before the FIFA World Cup began, overcoming months of uncertainty tied to geopolitical tensions and U.S. visa restrictions that affected members of its traveling delegation. Iran World Cup Team Lands In Mexico On Sunday, Iran arrived in Tijuana, Mexico, ahead of the World Cup, which the U.S., Canada and Mexico will co-host. The team had been training in Antalya, Turkey and shared images on Instagram showing players boarding their flight before posting photos from Mexico with the caption, “hi Mexico.” The development, first reported by The Hill, came after Iran scrapped plans to hold its pre-tournament training camp in Arizona amid uncertainty surrounding U.S. visa approvals. In May, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum had offered to host the team instead, helping secure an alternative base. The squad is set to compete in Group G, facing New Zealand on June 15 in Inglewood, California, followed by Belgium on June 21 and Egypt on … Full story available on Benzinga.com