General · 17 March 2026

Iran asks FIFA to move US games to Mexico

Concerns about player security, following recent US airstrikes, mean Iran's national football team might not play its tournament games in the United States. The Iranian football federation began discussions with FIFA on Monday to relocate its scheduled games from the US to Mexico instead. US President Donald Trump suggested this was for their personal safety.

By BriefTea Editorial · 17 March 2026 at 4:53

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