Mexico says it will host Iran’s 2026 World Cup team during overnight stays in Tijuana. The arrangement is intended to help the Iranian squad avoid visa issues related to entering the United States. Under the plan, Iran would stay overnight on the Mexican side of the US-Mexico border while in the region for World Cup-related activities, according to the reports. Channel NewsAsia states Mexico will host the team in Tijuana specifically to reduce complications tied to US visa requirements during their travel schedule. Free Malaysia Today similarly reports that FIFA endorses the approach, including the idea that the team stays overnight in Mexico rather than crossing into the United States under potentially problematic visa conditions. Both accounts frame the decision as a logistical solution aligned with FIFA’s approval, with the hosting location identified as Tijuana and the purpose described as avoiding visa-related obstacles. The reporting does not provide additional details on the duration of the stays or broader travel arrangements beyond the overnight accommodation plan.