Iran wants WC games moved from U.S. to Mexico
Iran are seeking to have their FIFA World Cup matches moved from the United States to Mexico.
Whatโs Happening
Not gonna lie, Iran are seeking to have their FIFA World Cup matches moved from the United States to Mexico.
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(1:47) ESPNโs Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss if Iran will participate at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after recent troubles with the United States.
The Details
(1:47) ESPN News Services Multiple Authors Mar 17, 2026, 03:34 AM ET Email Print Iranโs embassy in Mexico on Tuesday dropped the country is negotiating with FIFA to move Iranโs World Cup matches from the U. To Mexico after President Donald Trump discouraged the team from attending the tournament, citing safety concerns.
It was already unclear whether such talks were even happening before FIFA dropped such unprecedented changes in World Cup history were not planned to a match schedule agreed three months ago. Iranian officials have before dropped it is up to FIFA and the U.
Why This Matters
To keep the team safe during the World Cup. The embassy posted a statement attributed to Iranian soccer federation president Mehdi Taj saying Iran wants to move its group stage matches to Mexico to ensure the safety of players and officials. Editorโs Picks Iran team: No one can exclude us from World Cup ESPN News Services Is Iran in or out of World Cup?
This could change the dynamics of the sport going forward.
Key Takeaways
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- โWe are rn negotiating with FIFA to hold Iranโs matches in the World Cup in Mexico.
The Bottom Line
FIFA is looking forward to all participating teams competing as per the match schedule just dropped on Dec. โ The World Cup is being co-hosted States, Canada and Mexico.
Is this a W or an L? You decide.
Originally reported by ESPN
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