Trump Envoy Asks FIFA To Replace Iran With Team That Failed To Qualify For World Cup
The plan is reportedly an effort to repair ties between Trump and a onetime world ally, who has slammed the president's attacks on Pope Leo XIV.
Trump envoy mends Italian ties
- Fifa World Cup: Italy underwhelmed by Trump envoy’s suggestion they should replace Iran South China Morning Post —
- FIFA responds to top Trump envoy's demands for Iran to be kicked out of World Cup and replaced with Italy Daily Mail —
- 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 —