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World Cup, with the United States unwilling to host them.** Sheinbaum said her government had been approached by Fifa after the US made it clear it did not want Iran's squad to stay
World Cup, which US president Donald Trump’s envoy, Paolo Zampolli, has reportedly proposed to Fifa, is firstly not possible, and secondly not appropriate,” Abodi told Sky News. “I don’t know what comes first
World Cup games The venue will also be in the limelight for hosting two of Iran’s three group-stage games amid heightened tensions between Washington and Tehran. The US and Israel launched attacks
possibility of staying in Mexico,” Sheinbaum said during her daily media conference. Previously, Iran had been scheduled to play all three of its group matches in the US. But the administration of US President Donald
World Cup could end up unused by their countries, following Fifa's decision over which kits will feature in the group stage.** A total of 108 strips, excluding those worn by goalkeepers, have been released
World Cup preparation plans; it was tangible and personal, as thousands across the country were killed by missile attacks. It was the US bombing Azadi Stadium, home to several local matches and where the national
matches are scheduled to be played in the US. The tournament is co-hosted with the US by Canada and Mexico, leading to suggestions that Iran’s games could be played at alternative venues
possibility that something bad will happen.” Although the US is experienced in securing large-scale stadium events such as the NFL [Super Bowl](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/super-bowl), experts say the sheer number of World Cup matches
Iran’s national team has to stay in Mexico due to visa issues. The players will be allowed to arrive in the US to play their game, but they must then return to their base
possible for Artan to stay outside the United States and only referee matches played in Canada or Mexico. Referees' chief Pierluigi Collina has created a training hub for the tournament's 52 referees
possible, adding that the strait of Hormuz would open “one way or another”.** “There were some talks going on in Qatar today, so we’ll see if we can make progress. I think
Iran, with Trump hinting at possible operations in Greenland, Mexico, and another World Cup participant, Colombia. There have also been tensions between the three co-hosts on trade, immigration and drug-trafficking. Indeed, only last
possibility of Mexico hosting the Iranian team](/sports/2026/4/12/fifa-rejects-irans-request-to-relocate-world-cup-games-amid-us-israel-war), citing logistical impediments. On Wednesday, FIFA President Gianni Infantino said he was “confident” that Iran would play in the World Cup despite US President Donald Trump
possibility? There's a big 'yes man' mentality. You get people telling the king what he wants to hear. And that goes for consultants too, because they want the big contracts. So, they
Iran will play all their group stage matches on the US West Coast. Should they advance to the knockouts, the remaining games would also be held in the US. ## Outrageous commuter fare prices in US
possible,” says Julian. “In a delicate situation like this, it’s difficult for the decentralised Iranian system to collaborate as much as they might want. This might be the reason you had those strikes
Iran. Together, those pressures are dampening demand for travel linked to the FIFA World Cup, threatening to undercut the economic boom that organisers and host cities once expected. “There’s less appetite to travel
possibility had worried many from the outset. Donald Trump had previously threatened to bar Iran from the tournament before FIFA intervened, and New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani — whose father, Mahmood, recently revealed he had once
Iran and Lebanon – and caused global economic pain by pushing up energy prices. ## **Lead prosecutor withdraws from criminal case against James Comey**  The former FBI director James
possible timeframe for ending the Iran war, saying it [could conclude in a week or a few months](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jun/09/jd-vance-iran-peace-deal). US Central Command said Donald Trump had directed the military to launch strikes, which