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Iran's World Cup team won't be allowed to stay overnight in the United States — so they're basing themselves in Mexico instead. The US and Israel launched military action against Iran in February, making the team's situation at this summer's tournament increasingly complicated. Mexico's president Claudia Sheinbaum says FIFA asked if Iran could stay on their side of the border, and she agreed. Iran play their group games in California and Seattle — but they'll be crossing the border each time. #W

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