The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Mexico has issued a formal denial of reports suggesting it is negotiating with FIFA to move Iran's matches in the upcoming FIFA World Cup. The statement was released in response to circulating media stories.
In a post on the social media platform X, the embassy explicitly stated, "The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Mexico denies the false news about the negotiation of the Embassy with FIFA to change the place of the matches of the national football team of the Islamic Republic of Iran in the World Cup." It characterized the original reports as fabricated.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is scheduled to be hosted across 16 cities in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Iran's national team has qualified for the tournament. There is no verified information from FIFA or Iranian football authorities confirming any negotiations to alter match locations.
Historical tensions, such as the US-Iran diplomatic relationship, have previously surrounded World Cup matches involving the two nations, but no current official discussions on venue changes have been substantiated for the 2026 event.
