Iran Proposes Moving World Cup Matches from US to Mexico Citing Security Concerns

Kathmandu. The Iranian Football Federation has proposed to FIFA, the world's governing body of football, to move its upcoming World Cup matches from the United States to Mexico, citing security reasons.

Mehdi Taj, President of the Iranian Football Federation, made it clear on the social media platform X that they would not go to the US, quoting US President Donald Trump's statement.

He wrote, 'Since Trump has clearly stated that he cannot guarantee the security of the Iranian national team, we will certainly not go to the US.' He informed that discussions are currently ongoing with FIFA to hold Iran's matches in Mexico.

Tensions between the US and Iran have recently reached a peak. Just last week, the US and Israel jointly carried out airstrikes on Iran.

 Following that incident, Iran's Minister of Sports stated that it would be impossible for their players to participate in this tournament to be held in the US.