Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced her nation would welcome hosting Iran's 2026 World Cup games if FIFA grants approval. Iran's soccer federation requested the venue change from the United States citing player safety concerns following joint U.S. airstrikes.
MEXICO CITY, March 17 – Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum announced Tuesday that her nation stands ready to welcome Iran’s 2026 World Cup matches should FIFA, soccer’s international governing body, give the green light.
The Iranian football federation has formally requested FIFA relocate their World Cup games from American soil to Mexico, citing worries about player security following joint airstrikes conducted by the United States targeting the country.
Sheinbaum indicated Mexico would face no obstacles in accommodating Iran’s matches for the upcoming tournament.
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