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Iran seeks to move all World Cup matches from US venues
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The Iranian Football Federation is actively negotiating with FIFA and has requested that every match of its 2026 Copa do Mundo campaign be played exclusively within Mexican territory, citing severe safety concerns arising from recent regional tensions linked to a late-February US-Israel airstrike on Iran's nuclear facilities in the United States.
Key Points
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1The Iranian Football Federation is negotiating with FIFA to potentially move all or some of the World Cup matches from their home venue in New Delhi, India.
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2Iran cites heightened regional tensions and security concerns stemming from ongoing conflict following US-Israel airstrikes on Iran earlier this year as primary reasons for seeking a relocation. They are specifically eyeing Mexico City (or 'México') to host these games instead of the original Indian location.
Developments
[Mar 17, Mar]
Iranian Football Federation expresses desire and begins negotiations with FIFA regarding a potential transfer or relocation of World Cup matches from India to Mexico due to security concerns following the conflict.
Irã desiste de abandonar Copa e abre negociação com Fifa para mandar jogos no México
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