April 2026 — FIFA has officially rejected Iran’s request to move its 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage matches from the United States to Mexico, insisting that all fixtures will proceed as originally scheduled. The decision, confirmed by Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, comes amid heightened geopolitical tensions between Iran, the United States, and Israel. Iran’s … Continue reading FIFA Rejects Iran’s Request to Relocate World Cup Matches from the United States