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Political tensions between the U.S. and Iran caused the latter to move its base camp to Mexico just weeks before the tournament began. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

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Inside the ‘Missed Opportunity’ for Tucson Hosting Iran’s World Cup Base Camp

Iran’s stay at the 2026 FIFA World Cup ended quietly last week with a 3-3 draw against Egypt in Seattle. Despite the knockout stage expanding to 32 teams for the first time this year, Team Melli was still unable to advance past the group stage for the first time, finishing with 0 wins, 0 losses […]

Posted On : July 1, 2026 By : Ted Keith

Professional baseball will return to Tucson's Kino Veterans Memorial Stadium for the first time in 15 years when the WBC Qualifier takes place March 2–6. Visit Tucson photo

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Tucson Ready for World Baseball Classic Spotlight

The city of Tucson is buzzing with excitement and with good reason. After nearly 15 years without professional baseball in the city, it will host a World Baseball Classic qualifier from March 2–6. From 1947 through 2010, Major League Baseball was in Tucson each March for spring training. But in 2011, the last three teams […]

Posted On : February 25, 2025 By : Justin Shaw