Cartel violence stories

Iran's World Cup team faces security concerns and visa issues as they train in cartel-plagued Tijuana

Iran's national football team is preparing for their 2026 World Cup opener against New Zealand while training in Tijuana under armed guard, amid cartel violence including a body found outside their stadium and five police officers killed nearby. Additionally, 11 members of Iran's delegation remain banned from entering the United States despite four successful visa appeals.