Iran will most likely be grouped with Mexico is speculative, although it is considered a possibility for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup due to logistical considerations. The official draw will determine the final groups on December 5, 2025.
Logistical Considerations:Because the World Cup is co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, there are suggestions that FIFA might manipulate the draw to place Iran in a group based in Mexico for its group stage matches. This is due to potential U.S. travel restrictions for Iranian citizens, which, while having an exemption for athletes and staff, create a diplomatic quandary that could impact fan attendance and travel logistics across the three host nations.
Group A in Mexico: Group A, which Mexico will head, is set to play its initial matches in Mexico City, Guadalajara, and Monterrey. By placing Iran in Group A, all their group-stage games would be held in Mexico, avoiding travel to the U.S. for that stage of the tournament.