The Iranian men’s national soccer team will travel from Mexico to the United States on the days of its three guaranteed World Cup matches after U.S. authorities declined to host them.
On Monday, Mexico’s Claudia Scheinbaum announced that FIFA had inquired about her country’s ability to host the team after Washington said no.
“We have no reason to deny them the possibility of staying in Mexico,” Sheinbaumsaidin her daily press conference.
The World Cup is scheduled to run from June 11 to July 19.
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In March, soon after U.S. and Israeli forces began bombing Iran in an effort to force the ruling regime there to abandon its nuclear weapons program and give up its enriched uranium, President Trump said that the Iranian team was welcome to participate in the World Cup, but questioned whether it was appropriate to host the team in the U.S. given concerns for the “life and safety” of the players.
Mehdi Taj, the head of the Iranian football association, believes the arrangement with Mexico will benefit his team by allowing for direct flights and avoiding visa complications.
Source: SGT Report
