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

Mar 17, 2026, 03:11 PM es source ↗

Iran US-Iran Nuclear Diplomacy 2026 FIFA World Cup & US Politics

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.

Preview

La presidenta señala que su país tiene relación con todas las naciones y se está valorando acoger a la selección iraní después de que Trump les cerrara la puerta en Estados Unidos

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