Mexico is co-hosting the biggest World Cup in history, along with the United States and Canada, from June 11 to July 19, 2026

Mexico is co-hosting the biggest World Cup in history, along with the United States and Canada, from June 11 to July 19, 2026

 Ulises RUIZ

Iran's football federation is "negotiating" with FIFA to relocate the country's first-round matches at the World Cup to Mexico from the United States, citing the conflict in the Middle East, Iran's embassy in Mexico said Monday.

Iran's participation at this summer's finals in the United States, Canada and Mexico has been thrown into doubt since the war began late last month.

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