Iran camp relocates to Tijuana amid US visa tension

Tijuana camp takes shape as political tension lingers

Your World Cup preparations have been relocated from Tucson, Arizona, to Tijuana, Mexico, after heavy pressure from the United States forced the change. The Iran Football Federation has called it political interference in sport, and they are not wrong.

Ghalenoei has been open about his frustration. Visa delays have hit some Iranian support staff, and the uncertainty hangs over the entire operation. Your group-stage matches are still scheduled to take place inside the United States, which adds a layer of complexity no other team in the tournament has to navigate.

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The mood among Iran supporters is a mix of defiance and frustration. Alireza Jahanbakhsh spoke to ESPN about how the squad is processing it, and fans on Reddit are rallying around the team's resolve. The feeling is clear: this group has been dealt a tougher hand than most, and that could forge something steelier before the first whistle. Read the full thread here