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No Fifa plans for Iran-Italy swap at World Cup
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BBC News - Europe
4 hours ago • bbc.com
Could Italy replace Iran at the 2026 World Cup?
Fifa has no plans to replace Iran with Italy at this summer's World Cup according to sources, after the switch was proposed by US President Donald Trump's special envoy.
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Washington Post - World
6 hours ago • washingtonpost.com
Trump ally asked FIFA to have Italy replace Iran at World Cup
Italian officials expressed no interest in a substitution that would give Italy’s national team a charitable berth after failing to qualify for the tournament.
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BBC News - Top Stories
13 hours ago • bbc.com
No Fifa plans for Iran-Italy swap at World Cup
No Fifa plans for Iran-Italy swap at World CupImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Ranked 12th in the world by Fifa, Italy are the highest-ranked team not participating in the 2026 World CupByDan RoanSports editorPub…
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