A special envoy for United States President Donald Trump has reportedly approached FIFA with a proposal to replace Iran with Italy at the 2026 World Cup, according to Fox News.
World Cup 2026
Trump Envoy Pushes FIFA to Swap Iran for Italy at 2026 World Cup
AI Desk
last month·1 min
A special envoy for United States President Donald Trump has reportedly approached FIFA with a proposal to replace Iran with Italy at the 2026 World Cup, according to Fox News.
The Financial Times reported that the move is part of an effort to mend the relationship between Trump and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, which deteriorated following Trump's remarks about Pope Leo XIV in the context of tensions with Iran.
Zampolli's pitch to Infantino
US special envoy Paolo Zampolli confirmed he raised the idea directly with FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
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