Mexico says it will host Iranian team during 2026 FIFA World Cup
Mexico will host the Iranian national football team during the 2026 FIFA World Cup after the United States declined to do so. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum stated that FIFA approached Mexico for assistance due to tensions surrounding the Iranian team's presence in the US. The decision comes amid ongoing conflicts involving Iran, which have complicated the team's participation in the tournament.
- ▪The Iranian team was initially scheduled to play all its group matches in the US.
- ▪The US has not granted the necessary visas for the Iranian team to travel to the country.
- ▪Mexico agreed to host the team after FIFA officials reached out for assistance.
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News|World Cup 2026Mexico says it will host Iranian team during 2026 FIFA World CupMexican President Claudia Sheinbaum says United States did not want to host Iranian football team during tournament.ListenListen (4 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoA vendor in Tijuana, Mexico, shows a sticker featuring the Iran national football team on May 23 [Chris Noyola/AFP]By Al Jazeera Staff, AFP and ReutersPublished On 25 May 202625 May 2026Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has announced that her country will host the Iranian national football team during the upcoming FIFA World Cup, due to tensions with the United States.On Monday, Sheinbaum said that FIFA, the global football governing body, had…
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