Due to complex political and logistical obstacles, the Iranian team was forced to change plans, moving their training base from Arizona (USA) to Mexican territory. Immediately after settling in, instead of going to the dedicated training ground, the players conducted an impromptu recovery training session right on the hotel grounds.
Videos shared on social media show an unusual scene: national team players warming up and jogging around the pool area. The usual resort space has been transformed into a makeshift training ground to ensure they are in sync with the pace of preparation for the biggest tournament on the planet.
Due to ongoing political tensions and travel restrictions, Mexico will serve as the Iranian team's "headquarters" throughout the tournament. Whenever they have a match scheduled in the US, the entire team will have to travel under strict security surveillance.
Training at the hotel is a temporary solution implemented by the Iranian coaching staff amidst difficulties in cross-border logistics. At the 2026 World Cup, the Iranian national team is in Group G along with opponents such as Belgium, New Zealand, and Egypt.
Source: https://znews.vn/tinh-canh-eo-le-cua-iran-tai-world-cup-post1658427.html
