Iran is negotiating with FIFA to shift its three group-stage matches of the 2026 World Cup from the United States to Mexico, following U.S. President Donald Trump’s warning last week that the team should not attend the tournament, the Iranian embassy in Mexico City said Tuesday.
Trump cited safety concerns, while Iran has accused the U.S. of not cooperating on visa arrangements.
FIFA, however, said planning for the 48-nation tournament is continuing as scheduled. In a statement, the governing body said it “looks forward to all participating teams competing as per the match schedule announced on Dec. 6, 2025.”