Iran Demands FIFA Safety Guarantees for 2026 World Cup
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Iran’s sports minister has urged FIFA to provide safety guarantees for the national team at the 2026 World Cup.
The minister also confirmed that the Iranian football federation had approved moving the team’s training base from the United States to Mexico.
The request follows concerns about the security of Iranian players and staff during the upcoming tournament.
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