Iran’s World Cup Ambitions Clash with War Shadows Amid High-Stakes Infantino Talks

Iran's World Cup Ambitions Clash with War Shadows Amid High-Stakes Infantino Talks

In the first half of March, government officials variously suggested the team could not play at the World Cup, could not travel to the U.S., and FIFA should move Iran’s games to co-host Mexico.

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A spokesman for the Iran Football Association did not respond on Thursday to a request for comment. Iran has not withdrawn its entry with FIFA.

Mexico President Claudia Sheinbaum appeared to suggest hosting Iran games was possible, without advocating for an unprecedented late change to a World Cup schedule.

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