Iran seek to have World Cup matches moved from the United States to Mexico

US president Donald Trump said last week he did not think it was “appropriate” for Iran to be at the tournament.

Iran are seeking to move their World Cup matches to Mexico after US president Donald Trump said it was not appropriate for the team to play in his country “for their own life and safety”. Pic: Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP

Iran are seeking to have their World Cup matches moved from the United States to Mexico.

The Middle East nation’s participation at this summer’s tournament in North America has been cast into doubt after the US and Israel launched air strikes on Iran, which then retaliated with attacks on US bases in other Gulf countries.