Iran’s men’s national football team arrives in Mexico on Sunday, June 7, to begin preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Multiple outlets report the squad travels from a training camp in Antalya, Turkey, where the players have been based since mid-May. The team statement cited by some reports says the departure from Antalya occurs on Saturday, June 6, with an early-morning arrival in Mexico on Sunday, when the squad will be based for the duration of the tournament.
NBC News and other coverage note that the team’s schedule includes World Cup group matches in the United States later in June, after the Mexico training period. France 24 reports the squad holds its first open training session in Mexico on Thursday, as it prepares for the tournament.
Several reports also highlight that the team’s preparations are affected by US visa issues. Al-Monitor and The Hill say the players are still awaiting US visas related to their travel and match participation, though the team proceeds with the Mexico phase of training. Overall, the reports converge on the arrival timing and purpose: training and preparation ahead of the World Cup matches.
