Mexico to host Iran for World Cup after US refusal
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On Monday, May 25, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said her country will host the Iranian national football team during their time in North America for the World Cup, after the U.S. refused to allow the team to stay overnight. Sheinbaum reaffirmed that Iran's games will still be played in the U.S., but the team's headquarters will be in Mexico. #worldcup2026 Watch CGTN LIVE on your computer, tablet or mobile https://www.cgtnnow.com/featured/events/cgtn-live-now-1 Subscribe to CGTN America on YouTube Follow CGTN America: X: @cgtnamerica Facebook: @cgtnamerica Instagram: @cgtnamerica TikTok: @cgtnamerica This material is distributed by MediaLinks TV, LLC on behalf of CCTV. Additional information is available at the Department of Justice, Washington, D.C.
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