The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) has rejected Iran's request to move its group-stage matches for the 2026 World Cup from the United States to Mexico, despite security concerns related to the ongoing war. According to the British newspaper 'Independent', FIFA President Gianni Infantino stated: 'The tournament schedule will remain as is,' reaffirming the commitment to holding the event as scheduled without directly addressing Iran.
FIFA Rejects Iran's Request to Move World Cup 2026 Matches
FIFA has rejected Iran's request to move its World Cup 2026 matches from the USA to Mexico, despite security concerns. FIFA President reaffirmed the tournament schedule will remain unchanged.