"FIFA ultimately decided that the matches cannot be moved from their original venues, Sheinbaum said at a news conference in Mexico City. It [relocation] would make logistics too complicated, and this decision was taken by FIFA."
"Iran was among the first countries to qualify for the World Cup, racing to book their spot from the Asian confederation. Team Melli are in Group G of the tournament with Belgium, Egypt and New Zealand."
FIFA has rejected Iran's request to move its World Cup matches from the United States to Mexico, citing logistical complications. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum confirmed that all fixtures will proceed as scheduled in the US. Iran's Football Federation had sought the relocation last month, but FIFA maintained that the matches cannot be moved. Iran's team is set to play in Group G alongside Belgium, Egypt, and New Zealand, with games scheduled on the US West Coast.
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