"FIFA is in regular contact with all participating member associations, including IR Iran, to discuss planning for the FIFA World Cup 2026. FIFA is looking forward to all participating teams competing as per the match schedule announced on 6 December 2025."
"When Trump has explicitly stated that he cannot ensure the security of the Iranian national team, we will certainly not travel to America. We are currently negotiating with FIFA to hold Iran's matches in the World Cup in Mexico."
"Iran's first two matches are scheduled for SoFi Stadium in Englewood, CA, with its opening match against New Zealand on June 16 and Belgium five days later. Its group-stage finale comes against Egypt in Seattle on June 26."
FIFA confirmed it will not relocate Iran's World Cup 2026 matches from the United States to Mexico, despite Iran's request to move games due to security concerns. Iran's embassy in Mexico initiated negotiations with FIFA following President Trump's statement questioning the appropriateness of Iran's participation in the tournament. Iran's three group-stage matches are scheduled at SoFi Stadium in California against New Zealand and Belgium, with a finale in Seattle against Egypt. Iran's soccer president stated the team would not travel to America given Trump's inability to guarantee security. Iran's government has sent mixed messages about participation, with the sports minister initially opposing attendance while the foreign ministry emphasized FIFA and the United States' responsibility for team safety.
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