Iran Thanks Mexico For World Cup Hospitality
Iran's national football team thanked Tijuana, Mexico for their hospitality during the 2026 World Cup, calling the city their "second home" after relocating their training base there due to logistical challenges in the United States.
Iran's national football team has expressed gratitude to Tijuana, Mexico for their warm hospitality during the 2026 World Cup, calling Mexico their "second home" and a team they will support going forward. The Iranian team faced significant challenges before and during the tournament, including relocating their training base from Arizona to Tijuana and dealing with travel complications for their scheduled matches in the United States. Despite these obstacles, Iran's World Cup campaign ended at the group stage after drawing all three matches against Belgium, Egypt, and New Zealand, earning just 3 points and finishing third in their group—not enough to advance to the knockout round. In a WhatsApp message, the Iranian national team stated: "True hospitality requires respect, compassion, and dignity. We will never forget Tijuana's kindness. From now on, Mexico will be more than just a host to us. This place will be our second home and the team we will cheer for."
