FIFA has decided against moving Iran’s World Cup matches from the United States to Mexico despite the war in the Middle East, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Friday. Iran requested not to play its three group stage matches in the US, after the US and Israel attacked Iran on February 28 in fighting that […]
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FIFA refuses Iran request to move games to Mexico amid US conflict
MyJoyOnlineBy Daniel KorantengMon, 13 Apr 2026 · 2d ago3 views
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FIFA has rejected Iran's request to relocate its World Cup group stage matches from the United States to Mexico. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum confirmed the decision. Iran sought the move following a conflict involving the US, Israel, and Iran on February 28, expressing a desire not to play its three matches in the US.
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