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Iran Federation Requests FIFA to Move 2026 World Cup Matches to Mexico

Published March 17, 2026, 10:20
Iran Federation Requests FIFA to Move 2026 World Cup Matches to Mexico

The Iranian Football Federation is requesting FIFA to move its team's matches at the 2026 World Cup from the United States to Mexico, due to concerns about the safety of the players. Federation President Mehdi Taj cites statements by Donald Trump regarding the inability to guarantee the safety of the Iranian delegation. The federation is seriously considering not participating, while FIFA has not yet officially commented. Iran's potential withdrawal would be unprecedented and would create problems for the tournament.