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Iran now want Fifa to move their World Cup matches from USA to Mexico

Iran vs North Korea

Iran's Mehdi Taremi celebrates scoring their second goal with Mohammad Mohebi Majid Asgaripour in a Fifa World Cup qualifying match against North Korea at Azadi Stadium in Tehran on June 10, 2025.


Photo credit: Reuters

By  Reuters

What you need to know:

  • Iran is scheduled to play two group matches in Los Angeles and one in Seattle at the 2026 Fifa World Cup.
  • President Trump suggested it might not be appropriate for Iran to play in the US "for their own life and safety".

Iran's football federation is in discussions with Fifa about moving their World Cup matches to Mexico from the United States due to concerns about the safety of their players, Iranian football president Mehdi Taj said on Monday.

Iran's participation in the global soccer showpiece was thrown into doubt after co-hosts the United States launched joint air strikes at the country along with Israel.

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