Iran's national football team will be based in Mexico for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, traveling to the US only for matchdays. This decision follows a statement from Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, citing US reluctance for the team to stay in the country.

Iran's national football team will base itself in Mexico during the 2026 FIFA World Cup and travel into the United States only on matchdays, after Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Washington did not want the team staying in the country throughout the tournament.