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Iran negotiating with FIFA to move World Cup 2026 matches from US
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Iranian football president Mehdi Taj confirmed on Monday that his federation is in discussions with FIFA regarding relocating group stage games for their upcoming match against Uruguay, citing ongoing safety threats linked to tensions between Iran and Israel as a primary concern while President Trump previously stated he could not guarantee player security during these matches due to the current war.
Key Points
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1[Mar.17] Iran's football federation is in discussions with FIFA to move World Cup matches from the United States to Mexico.
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2"The ongoing US-Israel war on Iran" and concerns about player safety are cited as reasons for relocating group stage games (Al Jazeera).
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3Iranian President Mehdi Taj confirmed these talks, while U.S. President Donald Trump previously stated he could not guarantee their security if matches remained in the USA.
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4[Mar 17] Multiple international news outlets report that Iran is negotiating to play its World Cup group stage games entirely or partially outside of North America.
Developments
2024-03-18
[Mar.17] Reports state Iranian President Mehdi Taj confirmed talks with FIFA regarding moving World Cup matches from the US to Mexico due to security concerns.
2025-06-49T3:08Z
[Mar.17] U.S. President Donald Trump stated last week that he could not guarantee Iran's safety if matches remained in the USA, prompting negotiations to move games.