Diplomatic Kickoff: FIFA Faces Pressure to Swap Iran for Italy in World Cup
Published on: April 23, 2026, 3:18 a.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
A top envoy to President Trump has proposed replacing Iran with Italy in the upcoming FIFA World Cup to mend ties between Trump and Italy's Prime Minister. This suggestion is part of diplomatic efforts following tensions over Iran. Both FIFA and the relevant football federations have yet to comment.
