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Iran wants WC games moved from U.S. to Mexico

By ESPN · 2026-03-17
Iran wants WC games moved from U.S. to Mexico
Iran’s soccer federation, citing President Trump’s safety warnings, is urging FIFA to shift its World Cup group matches from the United States to Mexico, a move that would be unprecedented just weeks before the tournament. While Trump says Iran is welcome, Iranian officials argue the host nation cannot guarantee security, and FIFA has yet to respond.

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