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Iran 'negotiating' with FIFA over moving World Cup games to Mexico: embassy

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Photo by YURI CORTEZ / AFP This aerial view shows the Banorte stadium (formerly known as Azteca), which is undergoing renovations to host the opening ceremony of the upcoming FIFA World Cup, in Mexico City on February 26, 2026.
Photo by YURI CORTEZ / AFP This aerial view shows the Banorte stadium (formerly known as Azteca), which is undergoing renovations to host the opening ceremony of the upcoming FIFA World Cup, in Mexico City on February 26, 2026.
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