FIFA rejects Iran’s request to relocate World Cup games to Mexico amid US-Israel war

FIFA has turned down Iran’s request to move its World Cup matches from the United States to Mexico, citing logistical concerns. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum confirmed that the matches will proceed in the US as originally scheduled. Iran, which qualified for the World Cup, is set to face New Zealand and Belgium in Los Angeles, and Egypt in Seattle, between June 15 and 27.