Mexico Explores Hosting Iran's World Cup Matches After Trump Bars Team from US
Sheinbaum estudia con la FIFA que Irán pueda jugar sus partidos en México
Summary
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum is in talks with FIFA about the possibility of hosting Iran's matches at the 2026 World Cup, after the Trump administration barred the Iranian national team from playing on US soil. Sheinbaum stressed that Mexico maintains diplomatic relations with all nations and is open to serving as an alternative venue. The development highlights the political complications facing the tri-nation World Cup co-hosted by the US, Mexico and Canada.
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