Mexico agrees to host Iran at World Cup instead of US
Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum has agreed to host Iran during the World Cup after the United States declined to allow them to stay. Sheinbaum stated that there was no reason to deny Iran the possibility of staying in Mexico. Iran's sports minister confirmed that FIFA assured them that all players would receive visas to participate in the tournament.
- ▪Mexico will host Iran during the World Cup after the US refused to allow them to stay.
- ▪Claudia Sheinbaum stated there was no reason to deny Iran's request to stay in Mexico.
- ▪Iran's sports minister confirmed that FIFA promised all players would receive visas to play in the US.
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