WANA (Jun 13) – The official hotel for the Iranian national football team during their stay in Los Angeles for the 2026 World Cup has been finalized.

 

Iran’s national team is scheduled to face New Zealand in their opening Group Stage match of the 2026 World Cup at the SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. The match will kick off at 4:30 AM Tehran time on Tuesday, June 16.

 

Amir Ghalenoei’s squad is currently training in Tijuana, Mexico, and will travel to Los Angeles just one day prior to the match.

 

Visa Issues Prompt Administrative Adjustments

According to reports, the United States has not yet issued visas for several key members of the delegation, including Team Manager Mehdi Mohammad Nabi and Executive Manager Mehdi Kharati. Consequently, Hooman Afazeli, coach and technical staff advisor, has traveled ahead to Los Angeles to handle logistics and coordination.

 

Accommodation and Logistics

FIFA has designated the Westdrift Hotel as Iran’s official base in Los Angeles. Afazeli is scheduled to inspect the premises on behalf of the Iranian delegation.

 

Distance from Current Base: The Westdrift Hotel is located 265 kilometers from Team Melli’s current accommodation in Tijuana.

 

Proximity to Stadium: The hotel is approximately 10 kilometers away from SoFi Stadium, offering a travel time of under 15 minutes to the match venue.

 

The Westdrift is a 4-star hotel situated in the Manhattan Beach area of Los Angeles. Below are some images of the hotel: