The Iran national football team has arrived in Mexico for the 2026 World Cup and will be based in Tijuana. The team will play in Group G against New Zealand, Belgium, and Egypt. Iran will make its debut at the 2026 World Cup on June 15 against New Zealand. It will then compete for a place in the next round against Belgium on June 21 and Egypt on June 26. If the team advances to the next stage, it will remain based in Mexico.