Irans Mexico Embassy says Iran is negotiating with FIFA to move World Cup matches
News Source : Yahoo Entertainment
News Summary
- The Iranian ambassador and embassy in Mexico City said the country was negotiating with FIFA to move Iran’s three group-stage matches from the United States to Mexico.
- Trump last week discouraged the team from attending the 48-nation tournament, citing safety concerns.
- Iran is scheduled to play New Zealand on June 15 and Belgium on June 21 in Inglewood, California, before finishing group play in Seattle against Egypt on June 26.
- The Iran team's planned training camp is in Tucson, Arizona.
MEXICO CITY (AP) Irans Embassy in Mexico on Tuesday said the country is negotiating with FIFA to move Irans World Cup matches from the U.S. to Mexico after President Donald Trump discouraged the team [+2729 chars]
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