Iran's embassy in Mexico stated on Monday (March 16, 2026) that Iran's football association is "negotiating" with FIFA to move the nation's World Cup first-round matches from the United States to Mexico due to the conflict in West Asia.
17 March,2026 03:22 PM IST | Mumbai | Atharva Upasani-1773720387976_d.png "Neymar dropped from the Brazil squad before the FIFA World Cup 2026")
Neymar has been left out of Brazil's friendlies in the United States this month. The 34-year-old former captain has struggled to be fit since his ACL injury in October 2023. Brazil are set to face France in Boston on March 26 and Croatia in Orlando four days later.
17 March,2026 09:45 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
President Donald Trump has stated that the US will host the greatest and safest World Cup in history. This comes after doubts regarding the host nation due to the current Middle East war and its impact on the participating teams at the FIFA World Cup
13 March,2026 11:01 AM IST | Mumbai | Atharva Upasani
Iran has pulled out of the FIFA World Cup 2026 due to the ongoing war with the US, Iran's sports minister announced. Iran and the US are currently engaged in a war in the Middle-East
12 March,2026 02:11 PM IST | Mumbai | Atharva UpasaniADVERTISEMENT
