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FIFA approved the relocation of Iran's training base for the 2026 FIFA World Cup from Tucson, Arizona, in the United States to Tijuana, Mexico, on May 25, 2026. The change was made to simplify visa procedures and improve travel logistics for players and support staff. Tijuana's location near the US border allows convenient access to match venues in California while providing operational flexibility for the team. The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be jointly hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico and will feature an expanded format with 48 teams. Iran, known as Team Melli, will continue to play all its group-stage matches in the United States.