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FIFA Rules Out Italy Replacing Iran in 2026 World Cup

FIFA rejected a proposal to replace Iran with Italy in the 2026 World Cup, a request made to ease tensions between U.S. President Trump and Italian Prime Minister Meloni. Italy's sports leadership also declined participation under such circ

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FIFA has no plans to allow Italy to participate in the 2026 World Cup as a replacement for Iran, according to a proposal from U.S. President Donald Trump's special envoy Paolo Campoli. The request was part of an attempt to mend relations between Trump and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, following tensions between them amid Trump's criticism of Pope Francis XIV regarding the Iran conflict.

However, Italian Sports Minister Andrea Abodi and Olympic Committee President Luca Bonfiglioli rejected the proposal outright, stating that Italy would not wish to participate in the World Cup under such circumstances.

According to BBC reports, FIFA has made clear it has no intention of replacing Iran with Italy, despite the ongoing diplomatic tensions between Iran and the United States in the Middle East.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has previously confirmed that Iran will compete in the World Cup as originally scheduled, despite Trump's refusal to guarantee the safety of athletes.

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