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Trump envoy asked FIFA to replace Iran with Italy at World Cup

An envoy to US President Donald Trump reportedly asked FIFA to replace Iran with Italy at the tournament, the Financial Times says.

Published Apr 23, 2026, 4:37 AM EDT | WFMZZ

An envoy to US President Donald Trump has reportedly asked world football governing body FIFA to replace Iran with Italy at the World Cup. The request was reported by the Financial Times. No further details were provided in the report.