This article contains adult content that may be inappropriate for minors. Please confirm that you are 18 years or older to continue. This article contains images or details that some readers may find disturbing. Reader discretion is advised. FIFA will not consider the possibility of moving Iran's World Cup matches to Mexico, despite the Asian country's football federation claiming it is in negotiations with the organization regarding this measure, reports The Times. According to the publication, Iran is trying to exert pressure on the global football body after Donald Trump stated that it was 'not appropriate' for the team to participate in this summer's tournament, which is being hosted by the USA, Mexico, and Canada, for security reasons. In response, the Iranian Football Federation stated that it is in negotiations with FIFA to move the team's matches from Los Angeles and Seattle to Mexico due to concerns about the safety of its players. However, there has reportedly been no discussion about this proposal, and such a measure is unfeasible. Tickets for the venues have already been sold, and such a drastic change would affect the other participating teams. It is worth noting that Iran is placed in Group G of the World Cup, alongside Belgium, Egypt, and New Zealand.
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