Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced on Monday that her government has agreed to allow the Iranian national football team to stay in Mexico during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, following a refusal by the United States to host the team.
Sheinbaum stated that the United States did not want to host the Iranian team, leading Mexico to step in. The decision was made in coordination with football authorities, though specific details of the arrangement were not disclosed.
The 2026 World Cup is being co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The Iranian team is scheduled to play matches in the tournament, but the US refusal to host them prompted Mexico to offer accommodation.
This development comes amid ongoing tensions between Iran and the United States, though the decision appears to be based on logistical and security considerations rather than political ones.
