In a surprise move, 44 teams are asking FIFA to relocate their 2026 World Cup matches from the US to Mexico due to concerns ranging from active conflicts to, well, general vibes. Because why not?

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ZURICH — In what sports officials are calling "a completely unprecedented logistical nightmare that is also somehow entirely predictable," FIFA confirmed Monday that 44 of the 46 nations competing in the 2026 World Cup have formally submitted requests to relocate their group-stage matches from the United States to Mexico, citing a broad range of concerns including active conflicts, diplomatic tensions, trade wars, "general vibes," and one submission from Uruguay that simply read "you know why." ...