FIFA responds to top Trump envoy's demands for Iran to be kicked out of World Cup and replaced with Italy
America and Israel's joint attack on Iran in February and the subsequent war that has broken out has plunged the Middle Eastern country's place at this summer's World Cup into doubt.
Trump envoy mends Italian ties
- Fifa World Cup: Italy underwhelmed by Trump envoy’s suggestion they should replace Iran South China Morning Post —
- Italian sports minister dismisses plan for Azzurri to replace Iran at 2026 World Cup The Guardian —
- 'Moral bankruptcy of US': Tehran hits back after Donald Trump envoy suggests replacing Iran with Italy at FIFA World Cup Times Of India —
- Replacing Iran with Italy at the World Cup probably won’t happen. The suggestion alone is still embarrassing CNN —
- Could Italy really replace Iran at World Cup 2026? The Independent —