FIFA rejects Iran's push to move World Cup matches out of US to Mexico

The 2026 World Cup will take place as scheduled, FIFA announced Tuesday after the Iranian ambassador and embassy in Mexico City claimed the country was negotiating with FIFA to move Iran’s three group-stage matches out of the U.S.

In a statement obtained by The Associated Press, FIFA said it is in "regular contact" with all countries competing in the upcoming tournament, which will largely take place in the U.S., but said the matches will take place as previously determined. 

"FIFA...