Trump envoy seeks to replace Iran with Italy in upcoming World Cup – Financial Times

Apr 23, 2026 1:23 am | Jpost

A picture shows flags of Italy and of the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) at the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) headquarters during a meeting of the Italian football authorities after the national team failed to qualify for a third consecutive World Cup, in Rome on April 2, 2026. (photo credit: Alberto PIZZOLI / AFP via Getty Images)
Iran had said earlier that it would decide on participation in the World Cup only after receiving a response from FIFA regarding the relocation of its matches from the US to Mexico.
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