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US envoy proposes replacing Iran with Italy in World Cup to mend ties
US envoy proposes replacing Iran with Italy in World Cup to mend ties

US envoy proposes replacing Iran with Italy in World Cup to mend ties

A high-ranking envoy to President Donald Trump has formally requested that FIFA replace Iran with Italy in the upcoming World Cup hosted by the United States, according to a report from the Financial Times. The proposal is viewed as an attempt to fix the strained relationship between Trump and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni following disagreements

Replace Iran with Italy at 2026 World Cup, Trump's special envoys urges FIFA

Replace Iran with Italy at 2026 World Cup, Trump's special envoys urges FIFA

A senior envoy of US President Donald Trump has reportedly urged FIFA to replace Iran with Italy in the tournament, despite Iran having already qualified and Italy crashing out in the play-offs. Trump’s special envoy, Paolo Zampolli, is said to have presented the idea to FIFA and its president, Gianni Infantino, according to The Financial Times. The