FIFA has addressed the escalating political tensions between the United States and Iran as both nations prepare to compete at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The renewed diplomatic strain has raised questions over travel logistics, security arrangements and potential political sensitivities ahead of the global showpiece.
Iran are scheduled to play Belgium, New Zealand and Egypt in Group G. Two of their matches are set to take place in Los Angeles, with the other fixture pencilled in for Seattle.
Speaking during a recent media engagement, FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafstrom confirmed that the organisation is closely monitoring developments but stressed that its priority remains delivering a safe and inclusive competition.
“I read the news (about Iran) this morning the same way you did,” Grafstrom said at the International Football Association Board’s annual general meeting in Cardiff, Wales, per ESPN.
“We had a meeting today and it is premature to comment in detail, but we will monitor developments around all issues around the world.
“We will continue to communicate as we always do with the three (host) governments, as we always do in any case. Everybody will be safe.”
The United States will co-host the tournament alongside Mexico and Canada, marking the first time three nations have jointly staged the competition.
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