Mexico agrees to host Iran at World Cup instead of US
Mexico will host Iran during the World Cup after the United States declined to accommodate the team. President Claudia Sheinbaum stated that there was no reason to deny Iran's request to stay in Mexico. The decision comes amid ongoing security concerns related to the Middle East conflict.
- ▪Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum agreed to allow Iran to be based in the country during the World Cup.
- ▪The United States made it clear it did not want Iran's squad to stay in the country during the tournament.
- ▪Iran's sports minister confirmed that FIFA assured them that all players would receive visas to play in the US.
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Mexico agrees to host Iran at World Cup instead of USImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Iran are preparing for the World Cup at a training camp in TurkeyBySteve SutcliffeBBC Sport journalistPublished21 minutes agoMexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum has agreed to allow Iran to be based in the country during the World Cup, claiming the United States were unwilling to host them. Sheinbaum said her government had been approached by Fifa after the US made it clear it did not want Iran's squad to stay in the country during the tournament."We have no reason to deny them the possibility of staying in Mexico," Sheinbaum said."The United States does not want the Iranian team to stay overnight, but they are going to play three matches there.
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