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 ...
Located a mere 16 mi/26 km south of San Diego, California, Tijuana can easily be seen as a day trip (a trolley goes from downtown San Diego to the border). It offers a quick taste of Mexico's man ...
Residents lined the streets with Iranian flags, children sought autographs, and a quiet community of Iranian expats rallied behind Team Melli.