"FIFA is in regular contact with all participating member associations, including IR Iran, to discuss planning for the World Cup 2026. FIFA is looking forward to all participating teams competing as per the match schedule announced."
"When Trump has explicitly stated that he cannot ensure the security of the Iranian national team, we will certainly not travel to America. We are currently negotiating with FIFA to hold Iran's matches in the World Cup in Mexico."
"I really don't believe it is appropriate that they be there, for their own life and safety."
Iran's participation in the 2026 World Cup faces uncertainty as the Iranian Football Federation sought to relocate the team's three Group G matches from the United States to Mexico, citing security concerns. Trump warned that Iranian players would not be safe in America, and Iran's sports minister initially stated participation was impossible due to recent military conflicts. However, FIFA indicated it intends to proceed with the announced match schedule, with Iran's games scheduled in Inglewood, California and Seattle. The relocation request appears to have failed, with FIFA maintaining regular contact with Iran but showing no willingness to change the fixture locations.
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