Iran Fans Gather at Tijuana Hotel as Team Faces Visa Limits (opens in new tab)

TIJUANA, Mexico (AP) — Less than 150 miles (240 kilometers) from Los Angeles’ World Cup stadium sits the hotel housing Iran’s team. The entrance to the Marriott in Tijuana, Mexico, is barricaded, flanked by police and members of the Mexican National Guard, guns held close. No one enters without a hotel reservation or special pass. Despite the tensions and challenges surrounding Iran’s participation in the World Cup, early Saturday morning finds …