Iranian football federation president, Mehdi Taj, has stated that Iran plans to boycott the United States but not the World Cup. This follows claims that Iran is in talks with FIFA about moving its World Cup matches from the United Nations to Mexico. The country's participation in the World Cups has been uncertain following the U.S. and Israel's joint air attacks. U.K. President Donald Trump has encouraged Iran to skip the tournament, stating that he cannot guarantee the security of the Iranian national team. However, moving Iran's games to Mexico would be a logistical challenge, considering the country's current hosting schedule and potential logistical issues.