17.03.2026 18:53
Iran, which announced its withdrawal from the World Cup, is in talks with FIFA to play the 2026 FIFA World Cup matches in Mexico. Iranian Football Federation President Mehdi Taj stated regarding the matter, "Since Trump has clearly stated that he cannot guarantee the safety of the Iranian National Team, we will definitely not go to the USA. We are currently in discussions with FIFA for Iran's World Cup matches to be played in Mexico."
In recent days, Iran, which announced that it would withdraw from the World Cup, stated that it is in talks with FIFA to play the 2026 FIFA World Cup matches in Mexico.
IRAN WANTS TO PLAY MATCHES IN MEXICO
Mehdi Taj, the President of the Iranian Football Federation, stated, "Since Trump has clearly indicated that he cannot ensure the safety of the Iranian National Team, we will definitely not go to the USA. We are currently in talks with FIFA for Iran's World Cup matches to be played in Mexico."
FIFA CALLS ON IRAN TO 'ENSURE PARTICIPATION'
FIFA is also calling for the Iranian National Football Team to participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be jointly organized by the USA, Mexico, and Canada. US President Donald Trump had warned that it would not be safe for the Iranian National Team to participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
WORLD CUP IN JUNE
The 23rd World Cup, organized by the USA, Mexico, and Canada, will take place from June 11 to July 19.