Iran Seeks FIFA World Cup Venue Shift Amid US-Iran Tensions
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Iran's football federation is in talks with FIFA to move their World Cup matches from the United States to Mexico due to safety concerns for their players.
The discussions come after US President Donald Trump suggested Iran might not be safe to play in the US, prompting Iranian football President Mehdi Taj to say they would not travel to America.
FIFA has confirmed regular contact with Iran to discuss World Cup planning, but has not confirmed any specifics.
Mexico has offered to host Iran's matches, with President Claudia Sheinbaum saying her country would have no problem hosting them if FIFA agrees.
The prospect of shifting Iran's fixtures to Mexico would be a significant logistical switch for the tournament, but relocating matches for security or geopolitical reasons is not unprecedented.
