FIFA does not plan to modify the announced December calendar
FIFA confirmed it will not modify the 2026 World Cup calendar, despite Iran's request to play its matches in Mexico due to visa and logistics issues with the United States.
TL;DR
- FIFA has no plans to alter the 2026 World Cup schedule announced in December.
- Iran's Football Federation (Ffiri) had requested that the Iranian team play its matches in Mexico.
- The reason cited for the request was the U.S. government's alleged lack of cooperation in issuing visas and providing logistical support to the Iranian team.
- The Iranian ambassador to Mexico suggested FIFA move Iran's matches to Mexico due to these issues.
- FIFA stated they are in regular contact with all participating federations and expect them to compete according to the announced schedule.
- Iran is in Group G with Belgium, Egypt, and New Zealand, with matches scheduled in Inglewood and Seattle.