FIFA has turned down a request by Iran’s men’s football team to move its World Cup matches to Mexico

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FIFA has turned down a request by Iran's men's football team to move its World Cup matches to Mexico

Iran’s participation in the FIFA tournament in North America has been thrown into doubt after the US and Israel launched air strikes on Iran last month, which then retaliated with attacks on US bases in other Gulf countries.

US President Donald Trump said last week he did not think it was "appropriate" for Iran to participate "for their own life and safety".

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Date: March 17, 2026