Mexican President declares readiness to host Iran's matches at the 2026 World Cup

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum confirmed that the country will be ready to host the matches of the Iranian national team in the 2026 FIFA World Cup and is discussing this issue with the International Football Federation (FIFA), as announced on March 17.

"This is being discussed with FIFA. If it's feasible, why would they go to the USA if they can host the tournament here in Mexico? This is being considered. <...> There are no inconveniences for Mexico," she told a daily news conference. The broadcast was on her YouTube channel.

Sheinbaum noted that Mexico maintains relations with all countries of the world, therefore, as soon as FIFA makes a decision, the public will be informed about it, she added. "Газета.Ru ".

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The Iranian national football team announced on March 12 that no one has the right to exclude a team from participating in the World Cup. On the same day, US President Donald Trump said that the Iranian national team could participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but this was inappropriate.

John Windsor, Secretary General of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), noted on March 16 that the Iranian national team intends to participate in the 2026 World Cup. In the group stage of the World Cup, the Iranian national team will play New Zealand and Belgium in Inglewood, California, and then face Egypt in Seattle.

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