A view of downtown Tucson, Arizona, is seen on May 7, 2026. In the Strait of Hormuz, US warships menace Iran's oil tankers. In Washington, President Donald Trump threatens nothing less than "complete victory" will suffice. But in Tucson, they're getting ready to welcome the Iranian football team as if nothing were amiss. The city, an oasis of manicured lawns in the Arizona desert, is set to be the base camp for "Team Melli" when the world's biggest sporting spectacle opens in the US, Mexico and Canada next month. (Photo by Rebecca NOBLE / AFP via Getty Images)

A sign advertises the 2026 FIFA World Cup is seen at the Kino Sports Complex, where Iran's national football team Team Melli will train during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, in Tucson, Arizona, on May 7, 2026. In the Strait of Hormuz, US warships menace Iran's oil tankers. In Washington, President Donald Trump threatens nothing less than "complete victory" will suffice. But in Tucson, they're getting ready to welcome the Iranian football team as if nothing were amiss. The city, an oasis of manicured lawns in the Arizona desert, is set to be the base camp for "Team Melli" when the world's biggest sporting spectacle opens in the US, Mexico and Canada next month. (Photo by Rebecca NOBLE / AFP via Getty Images)

(FILES) The whole West German team poses with the World Cup after the victory over the Netherlands during the World cup soccer final "West Germany - Holland" at Olympic Stadium in Munich on July 7, 1974. FIFA, under its new president, the Brazilian Joao Havelange, decided to make use of the infrastructure from the 1972 Munich Olympic Games and selected the Federal Republic of Germany to host the 1974 tournament. The Netherlands were the big surprise. They astonished everyone with their "total football", a revolution in which all players attacked and defended in the style of Ajax Amsterdam, who were dominating European football at the time. At the helm of this formidable team was Johan Cruyff. (Photo by AFP via Getty Images)

(FILES) Photo taken on June 25, 1978 when Argentinian midfielder Mario Kempes (L) who had just scored his second goal celebrated in front of forward Daniel Bertoni and Dutch defenders Wim Suurbier (on ground) and Ruud Krol (facing camera) in Buenos Aires during the extra time period of the World Cup soccer final between Argentina and the Netherlands. Politics and football once again went hand in hand at the 1978 World Cup. Argentina was in the midst of a military dictatorship (19761983) and many countries threatened to boycott the tournament, although in the end this did not happen. (Photo by AFP via Getty Images)

(FILES) West German forward Gerd Muller (L) scores the second goal for his team despite the being pressured by Dutch defender Rudi Krol, on July 7, 1974 in Munich, during the World Soccer Cup final. FIFA, under its new president, the Brazilian Joao Havelange, decided to make use of the infrastructure from the 1972 Munich Olympic Games and selected the Federal Republic of Germany to host the 1974 tournament. The Netherlands were the big surprise. They astonished everyone with their "total football", a revolution in which all players attacked and defended in the style of Ajax Amsterdam, who were dominating European football at the time. At the helm of this formidable team was Johan Cruyff. (Photo by AFP via Getty Images)

(FILES) Brazilian midfielder Pele (L) dribbles past Italian defender Tarcisio Burgnich during the World Cup final on June 21, 1970 in Mexico City. Spectacles, packed stadiums, a festive atmosphere and some excellent football. All that and much more was on display at the 1970 World Cup in Mexico, which many consider the best in history despite the heat and the altitude. Brazil put on a true masterclass in skill and creativity with a team led by Mario Lobo Zagallo, featuring giants such as Pele, Gerson, Jairzinho, Rivelino and Carlos Alberto. They did not lose a single match and scored 19 goals. (Photo by EPU / AFP via Getty Images)

(FILES) Germany's soccer star and team captain Franz Beckenbauer receives the World Soccer Cup won by his team after a 2-1 victory over Holland on July 7, 1974 at Munich's Olympic stadium, as West Germany president Walter Scheel (L) applauds. FIFA, under its new president, the Brazilian Joao Havelange, decided to make use of the infrastructure from the 1972 Munich Olympic Games and selected the Federal Republic of Germany to host the 1974 tournament. The Netherlands were the big surprise. They astonished everyone with their "total football", a revolution in which all players attacked and defended in the style of Ajax Amsterdam, who were dominating European football at the time. At the helm of this formidable team was Johan Cruyff. (Photo by AFP via Getty Images)

(FILES) Argentina's soccer star team captain Diego Maradona brandishes the World Soccer Cup won by his team after a 3-2 victory over West Germany on June 29, 1986 at the Azteca stadium in Mexico City. Diego Armando Maradona. That name sums up the 1986 World Cup. "El Pelusa", a hero at Napoli, managed to lead a much-criticised Argentina a team that had struggled immensely to qualify to ultimate victory. (Photo by AFP via Getty Images)