Iran Seeks FIFA Assurances for 2026 World Cup Participation
“Our request to FIFA to relocate Iran's games from the US to Mexico is still valid, but we have not yet received a response. If accepted, Iran's participation in the World Cup will be certain. However, FIFA has not yet responded,” Sports Minister Ahmad Donyamali said regarding ongoing negotiations for Iran to play its matches in Mexico rather than the United States.
Donyamali noted that Iranian national team players are continuing their preparations. “As the Minister of Sports, together with the Iranian Football Federation, we will keep the football team ready for the World Cup. However, the final decision will be made by our government,” he added.
Addressing concerns raised by US President Donald Trump over the safety of the national team, Donyamali criticized, “Trump is making very contradictory statements; what he says is very inconsistent. He is making morally and ethically unbalanced statements. While this is the case, according to FIFA's relevant regulations, security must be provided in the country concerned. However, the World Cup is taking place soon, and providing guarantees during this period is questionable.”
He further emphasized that FIFA must ensure the safety of any national team competing abroad, and if such security cannot be guaranteed, the tournament should not be held in the US.
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