Iran’s football federation is negotiating with FIFA to relocate its World Cup 2026 matches from the United States to Mexico due to safety concerns amid the ongoing US-Israel conflict with Iran. Iranian football president Mehdi Taj stated that the team cannot travel to the US after President Trump indicated he could not guarantee their security. Iran qualified for the tournament and is scheduled to play matches in Los Angeles and Seattle.
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