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Iran Stars Cleared for 2026 World Cup as U.S. Rejects Italy Swap Plan

The United States confirms Iran’s players will get visas for the 2026 World Cup, while any officials linked to the IRGC may be blocked and an Italian replacement idea is firmly ruled out.

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FIFA Rejects Trump Aide’s Call to Swap Iran for Italy at 2025 World Cup

發佈留言 / NEWS / Maina Felix

Football’s world governing body has dismissed a proposal by a Trump envoy to kick Iran out and let Italy play in the upcoming World Cup. Iran says the plan shows ‘moral bankruptcy’ while Italian officials call it ‘shameful’.

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Italy minister slams Trump aide’s call to swap Iran with Azzurri at 2026 World Cup

發佈留言 / NEWS / Omondi Akinyi

Italian sports chief Andrea Abodi says talk of Italy taking Iran’s place at the 2026 World Cup is both impossible and wrong, insisting places must be won on the pitch.

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Fifa rules out Italy-for-Iran World Cup swap after Trump aide’s plea

發佈留言 / NEWS / Davies Chloe

Football’s world body will not draft Italy into this summer’s tournament in place of Iran, insiders say, despite a last-minute push from Donald Trump’s envoy.

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Trump aide asks Fifa to boot Iran, bring back Italy for 2026 World Cup

發佈留言 / NEWS / Omondi Akinyi

A Trump envoy wants Fifa to swap Iran with Italy at the 2026 World Cup, sparking fresh doubt over Iran’s place at the US-led finals.