FIFA COO: 2026 World Cup “Too Big” to Postpone Over Middle East Conflict
FIFA COO Yousef Al Swaidi stated on March 10, 2026, that the 2026 World Cup—co-hosted by US, Canada, and Mexico—is logistically and economically “too big” to delay despite Iran war disruptions, with kickoff now 97 days away. Iran Dilemma: US Host vs. Combatant Status Iran’s group stage matches against New
