US President Donald Trump's envoy, Paolo Zampolli, has asked FIFA to replace Iran with Italy at the 2026 World Cup. This is part of a plan to repair ties

FIFA World Cup 2026 faces fresh controversy after a proposal to replace Iran with Italy from none other than USA President Donald Trump's envoy. While the suggestion has sparked debate, FIFA has not indicated any change to the current tournament lineup.

A Trump special envoy reportedly suggested FIFA place Italy in Iran's spot at the 2026 World Cup amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

April 22 : A top envoy to U.S. President Donald Trump has asked FIFA to replace Iran with Italy in the upcoming World Cup, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday.The plan is an effort to repair ties between Trump and Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni after the two fell out amid the American president's

April 22 : A top envoy to U.S. President Donald Trump has asked FIFA to replace Iran with Italy in the upcoming World Cup, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday.The plan is an effort to repair ties between Trump and Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni after the two fell out amid the American president's