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Sport|May 24, 2026|1 min read

Iran team trains through World Cup uncertainty

Iran's national football team trains for the World Cup 2026 in Turkey after FIFA approved moving their base from Arizona to Tijuana, Mexico amid tensions from the US-Israeli war on Iran.

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Al Jazeera presents exclusive footage of Iran's national football team as they engage in training sessions for the upcoming World Cup in Turkey. Following the recent approval by FIFA, the team's operational base has transitioned from the US state of Arizona to the border city of Tijuana, Mexico. Iranian officials believe this relocation will mitigate potential complications arising from the ongoing US-Israeli conflict involving Iran.

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