Iran’s football federation has announced plans to discuss with FIFA the possibility of moving all the country’s World Cup matches from the US to Mexico. The decision is reportedly being considered due to security concerns, particularly after US President Donald Trump expressed his concerns about the safety of the Iranian team. Following Trump’s statement, Iran indicated its intention to avoid playing matches in the US, with Mexico being preferred as an alternative venue. Iran wants all its matches to be held at a secure location to ensure the safety of players and officials.
FIFA has yet to respond to Iran’s request, which was made due to security concerns. The Iranian sports authorities have also stated that the team’s participation in the World Cup is at risk due to the recent tensions. Iran had earned the honor of being the first Asian team to qualify for the FIFA World Cup 2026.
The tournament is scheduled to take place from June 11 in the US, Canada, and Mexico. Iran will play its three group-stage matches in the US, with the first match against New Zealand on June 15, the second against Belgium on June 21, and the third against Egypt on June 26.
The Iran Football Federation has requested FIFA to move the matches from the US to Mexico due to security concerns. The event is divided into 4 groups of 4 teams each. Pakistan, which qualified for the World Cup in 2018, is placed in group D.
