The Iran national football team is negotiating with FIFA to change the venue of their 2026 World Cup games. Mehdi Taj, president of the Iranian football federation, announced that they are negotiating with FIFA for a venue change. Iran is in Group G and will play against Belgium, Egypt, and New Zealand. The Iran national football team was initially scheduled to play their games in the United States, but due to security concerns, the games may be held in Mexico. FIFA has stated that they are in negotiations with football federations to plan the 2026 World Cup. The 2026 World Cup will be held from June 11 to July 19, and Iran will play their games on June 15 against New Zealand, June 21 against Belgium, and June 26 against Egypt. Mehdi Taj, president of the Iranian football federation, announced that if the security of the Iran national football team is not guaranteed in the United States, the team will not travel to the United States. The Iran national football team is currently ranked 21st in the FIFA rankings and is one of the powerful teams in Asia.