Iran is pressuring FIFA to move the World Cup outside America

And he saidPresident of the Iranian Football Federation, Mehdi Taj His country does not see the possibility of playing its games on American soil, referring to what the President of the United States Donald Trump said about the failure to guarantee the security of the national team of Iran.

Taj added: “We are negotiating with FIFA to get Iran’s games in Mexico.”

FIFA has not confirmed any changes, saying only that it is in contact with all the participating organizations, and hopes to host the tournament according to the terms announced in December 2025.

For her part, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said her country is ready to participate in the Iran Games, if the International Federation agrees to do so.

Iran had to play two matches in Los Angeles and one in Seattle in the group stage, in a competition between the United States, Canada and Mexico.

The transfer of matches represents a serious problem, but it is not a phenomenon in the world of sports, because conflicts have already been moved due to security or political reasons.

If FIFA rejects the request, Iran may face the possibility of withdrawing from the competition, in an unprecedented situation, especially due to the conflicts related to the ongoing war with the host countries.