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Iran's national football team landed in Tijuana, Mexico, early Saturday amid a diplomatic showdown with World Cup co-host United States over visa denials for some delegation members. The team relocated from Arizona to Mexico after multiple-entry visas were granted to players but not to key staff. Tehran has called on FIFA to hold Washington accountable, while US officials cited security concerns.
FIFA has announced the artist lineup for the three World Cup opening ceremonies in Mexico, USA, and Canada. Shakira and Burna Boy will perform the official song in Mexico City, while Katy Perry leads the show in Los Angeles and Alanis Morissette with Michael Buble headline in Toronto.
Former captain Maya Yoshida will join the Japan national team for the World Cup as a 'support player', starting from the pre-tournament training camp in Mexico. The Japan Football Association announced the move on May 28, citing Yoshida's vast experience. He will not be on the official roster but will provide mentorship and tactical support.
Japan's national football team focused on acclimating to high temperatures during Wednesday's training session at their pre-World Cup camp in Monterrey, Mexico. The drills aim to boost endurance for matches in similarly hot conditions.
The Japan men’s national football team arrived in Monterrey, Mexico on Tuesday to a warm reception from fans ahead of their pre-World Cup training camp. The visit marks their eighth consecutive appearance at the global tournament. Supporters greeted the squad with flags and banners, setting a positive tone for the team’s preparations.
Lionel Messi trained separately during Argentina's first World Cup practice due to left hamstring fatigue, but is expected to be fit for the opener against Algeria on June 16. The 38-year-old Inter Miami captain worked on specific exercises with physiotherapy staff and is making good progress.
Japan's men's national football team departed for Mexico on Tuesday to begin their pre-World Cup training camp. Midfielder Daichi Kamada has joined his teammates, completing the 26-man squad under head coach Hajime Moriyasu. The team will train and play friendlies to prepare for the tournament.
Japan defeated Iceland 1-0 in their final pre-World Cup friendly, with substitute striker Koki Ogawa scoring the winner in the 87th minute. The result gives Japan momentum heading into the tournament.
A Johan Vasquez header gave Mexico a 1-0 friendly win over Australia in a World Cup condition simulation match. The result puts pressure on both coaches as they finalise their 26-man squads ahead of the June 1 FIFA deadline. Mexico will face South Africa, South Korea and Czech Republic at the tournament, while Australia meet Turkey, the United States and Paraguay.
