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On Monday, May 25, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said her country will host the Iranian national football team during their time in North America for the World Cup, after the U.S. refused to allow the team to stay overnight.

Sheinbaum reaffirmed that Iran's games will still be played in the U.S., but the team's headquarters will be in Mexico.

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