FIFA Denies Iran's Bid to Relocate 2026 World Cup Matches from US to Mexico
FIFA has rejected Iran's request to move the 2026 World Cup matches scheduled to be held in the United States to Mexico, reaffirming the original tournament locations.
In a swift response to Iran's request, the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) has firmly rejected the country's proposal to relocate the 2026 World Cup matches from the United States to Mexico. The football governing body has affirmed that the tournament will be hosted as per the schedule announced last year, maintaining the original venue selections.
The decision to deny Iran's request comes as no surprise, as FIFA has typically been reluctant to make major changes to the host locations once they have been officially announced. The 2026 World Cup is set to be a groundbreaking event, with the tournament being co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico for the first time in its history.
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