Iran requests FIFA to move its World Cup matches to Mexico

[Solodoski]

I could still be wrong because English is not my first language but I do think,  he meant using nuclear weapons on Iranians who are currently will not be in America when he plan on utilising nukes. FIFA anyways has turned a lot more political, that is by the way, they have rejected the request. It screams how corrupt they're.

What I understood from that statement Trump made is that he might take the Iranians hostage and the fans as well who come to support the team will be held hostage. Their life will be at risk knowing full well they are not welcomed in that country. In a lay man understanding, their life is at huge risk for any Iranian who go to United State for the world cup.

[9ja Amaka]

Although Iran said before that they are not going for World Cup (WC) but it was later that Trump said that Iran can come to United States for WC in but that he does not guarantee the safety of the Iranians. This give Iran the opportunity to tell FIFA not to make their players play in United States.

According to the news that I read it from, it was said that it can not be easy for the teams that Iranian players will play with. Let us see what would happen, but what do you think about this? Do you think FIFA will listen to Iranian government?

I think the Iranian have every right for them to request that their matches should be moved to Mexico,  because like you mentioned Trump already said he can not guarantee their safety if they come to the US, so I think the statement just shows that they are not safe in the US, so I think their request should be considered by the FIFA governing body, so at least they still have the chance to compete in the world cup final.

[Akaenyi]

Iran, is priotizing the safety of it's citizens that will play the world cup in USA so I cannot blame them if they don't feel the safety of their players in the united states soil. Because of the ongoing war between the two countries I think that if it's not possible for FIFA to move Iran team's games to a country that they consider safe it is best that they boycott this world cup.

If for any reasons Iran's national team decides to play in US soil they won't be in their best performance because their minds won't be at ease because they can be targeted. When a president doesn't guarantee your safety in his country it is better not to attempt entering the country and this is what the Iranian team should do.

[Fiatless]

I think the Iranian have every right for them to request that their matches should be moved to Mexico,  because like you mentioned Trump already said he can not guarantee their safety if they come to the US, so I think the statement just shows that they are not safe in the US, so I think their request should be considered by the FIFA governing body, so at least they still have the chance to compete in the world cup final.

Iran has the right to make such requests but it will affect the organisation of the competition. Preparations are already done and the teams that will face Iran have already made their plans. A change in the schedule might be difficult. FIFA might have to consult these nations to know if they are comfortable with such changes. But I think Iran has a valid reason to play outside the US.

From the information that is around now, it seems FIFA rejected the offer. Which means Iran's options would be to take the risk of playing in the US or boycotting the competition.

[Sim_card]

I think FIFA has the power to talk to Iran opponents in the group stage to fix the match in Mexico based on the ongoing war between the US and Iran because this is not a secret any more. I will feel bad if these countries fail to understand with the Iran national team request for the safety of these players since Trump said the US cannot guarantee them safety.

[Findingnemo]

It makes sense for Iran to ask the respective ones to move their matches to different venues because of the safety concerns. I guess FIFA should look into it, but if they don't then Iran needs to simply boycott the WC, there is no other option.

Maybe we will find what FIFA will do if we look into the history, they ever moved matches for whatever reason then there is a possibility here too.

[CryptoHeadlineNews]

Although Iran said before that they are not going for World Cup (WC) but it was later that Trump said that Iran can come to United States for WC in but that he does not guarantee the safety of the Iranians. This give Iran the opportunity to tell FIFA not to make their players play in United States.

According to the news that I read it from, it was said that it can not be easy for the teams that Iranian players will play with. Let us see what would happen, but what do you think about this? Do you think FIFA will listen to Iranian government?

According research and what I know, I was made to understand that this 2026 World Cup is equally the first World Cup to have three countries hosting it's entire matches, and regarding the recent war which took place between Iran and United States, it is very valid for the Iranian Football Federation to request their matches to be played in Mexico, which is equally one of the host countries of this 2026 World Cup, including Canada and United States. So I see no big deal about this request if truly they wants the people of Iran to participate in this World Cup, unless if they don't, that's when they will still insist Iran plays their games in US, when they have two other host countries (i.e Canada and Mexico).
So I wish Iranians the best as they prepare for the world cup coming in next 3 months. Because Trump's recent statement of not guaranteeing their safety is enough threat to frighten any genuine Iranian.

[Felicity_Tide]

I can remember reading something about this somewhere _{(probably on X)}, but it would have been best if you had attached a link to the article. Well, it's quite unfortunate that the level of double standards in football is now getting so obvious that the footballing body thinks no one is watching, perhaps they feel that the viewers clearly have no say, and that's true though. I got to know that countries involve in war are always banned from global sporting related activities during the Russian-Urkraine war, and I saw them put a ban on Russia. It seems this particular conflict doesn't sounds like a war in the ears of the FIFA president, perhaps it seems it isn't worth reviewing considering the facts that the US are one of the host nations.

I honestly won't be surprised if some countries decides to pull out, if the war doesn't come to an end soon. FIFA won't give ears to Iran. Just like I keep saying, politics and football can never work.

[Jewan420]

I think this is an expected demand from Iran and they have the right to make this demand. There is definitely a security risk for Iranian footballers in the United States due to the ongoing war, US President Donald Trump himself has acknowledged this. In fact, Iran has made a legitimate demand for the interests of their players. FIFA should definitely not reject this demand initially and they should investigate this legitimate demand. The World Cup is still a long way off, a change of venue is still possible. I just wonder, if Iran plays in the United States, will there be any Iranian fans on the field?

[Nothingtodo]

Due to the ongoing war situation between Israel-America and Iran, the logical demand that Iran has made in this FIFA World Cup should be fully considered. Considering the horror of the ongoing war, no player is safe at the moment, which is why Iran's logical demand is to transfer the matches organized by Iran in the United States to Mexico. It must be remembered that the safety of the players comes first, then the journey to the World Cup. Where US President Donald Trump could not guarantee the safety of the Iranian players, there is no room to underestimate the logical demand that Iran has made.

[Uhwuchukwu53]

For me there is nothing wrong with a call of this nature provided they are willing to play the world cup and mexico is part of the hosting nation, they can draft the time table to suit them because this war is not something you will be in the home if your enemies and be celebrating, mostly national team of a nation and fan internal injury is very painful that little thing can angravate leading to within fight that will damage thing's more. No amount of security can relax the mind of Iranian team when conflict of this nature is hitting up daily mostly aspect of loosing your leaders as well some social economic is running down , FIFA should just see how they can help them except it's against the rules to choose location in situation like this then left with no option either back out or continue.

[LTU_btc]

This can actually be negotiated. This is about football, so I will not go for the political aspects. We are talking about human lives here. The best would be FIFA should accept the request of the Iranian government by moving Iranian matches to Mexico if possible, or to Canada if Iran accepts the offer, but that is if it is possible.

Ok, let's say they will accpet Iran request to move their games to Mexico, but I'm wondering what they will do if Iran will qualify out of group stage? Because after group stage all remaining games will be played in USA. Now I would stay that now bigger possibility that Iran won't participate in World Cup than they will paly in it.
BTW, recently Iran removed one of their best players - Sardar Azmoun from squad for disloyalty:
https://www.flashscore.co.za/news/soccer-world-cup-iran-star-striker-sardar-azmoun-left-out-of-squad-after-expulsion-reports/ETaHolDc/
When someone says don't mix sports and politics...

[programmer3666]

Although Iran said before that they are not going for World Cup (WC) but it was later that Trump said that Iran can come to United States for WC in but that he does not guarantee the safety of the Iranians. This give Iran the opportunity to tell FIFA not to make their players play in United States.

According to the news that I read it from, it was said that it can not be easy for the teams that Iranian players will play with. Let us see what would happen, but what do you think about this? Do you think FIFA will listen to Iranian government?

If it can be possible then I think FIFA should at least consider that option. Because situations like this are not just about football, they also involve safety and peace of mind for both players and fans. You can understand why there would be concern from them. In a tense political environment, players and supporters might feel uneasy about security, surveillance or even being unfairly targeted. Even if nothing actually happens, that kind of fear alone can affect performance and their overall experience in the host nation and football is suppose to promote unity and peace.

Such a huge tournaments like the World Cup are meant to bring people together, not to create more tension. So if moving their matches to a more neutral location like Mexico can reduce anxiety and avoid unnecessary drama, then it is something worth thinking about.

[Kavelj22]

I honestly won't be surprised if some countries decides to pull out, if the war doesn't come to an end soon. FIFA won't give ears to Iran. Just like I keep saying, politics and football can never work.

Iran has no problem with safety because there is already a large Iranian community residing in the USA. Iran is trying to forbid Iranian players from obtaining an asylum permit like what was recently happened in Australia with the Iranian women's national football team. 5 players stayed in Australia.

FIFA has to deal with a problematic situation, not only with the request of Iran, but also with some African teams after Trump decided recently to stop issuing visa for citizens from their countries.

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FIFA did not listen to the request of Iranian government as FIFA president said nothing changed yet about the places the events will take place.

Iran has no problem with safety because there is already a large Iranian community residing in the USA. Iran is trying to forbid Iranian players from obtaining an asylum permit like what was recently happened in Australia with the Iranian women's national football team. 5 players stayed in Australia.

Seven players initially but later 5 out of them left Australia back to Iran. Only two remaining in Australia right now.

Your country is in war with another country, and you think the Iranians will be safe in United States? That is not a good speculation at all.

[Felicity_Tide]

Iran has no problem with safety because there is already a large Iranian community residing in the USA. Iran is trying to forbid Iranian players from obtaining an asylum permit like what was recently happened in Australia with the Iranian women's national football team. 5 players stayed in Australia.

I think they do have problems with safety. Although, I understood your point in regards to what their athletes did the last time, but this very one is a lot different. Trump's statement feels very much like a threat. If he can't guarantee the safety of the Iranian national team, but he can guarantee the safety of the other teams coming, then it is worth questioning. Large Iranian community don't have what it takes to protect their own people especially when the trouble is obviously an international matter and it has gotten so heated that it has resulted to the death of the former Iranian supreme leader. With that statement, I think a lot is at stake here, and the footballing body have decided to pay a deaf ear.

FIFA has to deal with a problematic situation, not only with the request of Iran, but also with some African teams after Trump decided recently to stop issuing visa for citizens from their countries.

I have the feeling that the WC might be postponed. I don't think FIFA has the balls to take it away from the US, so postponing it might just be their last option.

[Fiatless]

Seven players initially but later 5 out of them left Australia back to Iran. Only two remaining in Australia right now.

Your country is in war with another country, and you think the Iranians will be safe in United States? That is not a good speculation at all.

I was wondering why these female players changed their minds and decided to return to Iran. Maybe they are not comfortable with the Australian society or they did it out of patriotism. There have been no authentic reports about the reason. Some newspaper outlets claim that they suspect that these players' family members were threatened or put under pressure. The news has not been confirmed.

The Iranian male football team and officials will not be safe in the USA. They will be prone to attacks.