Iran’s team is still expected to play in the FIFA World Cup this summer despite the conflict between the U.S. and Iran.

FIFA has confirmed Iran will compete at the 2026 World Cup, shutting down politically charged suggestions that Italy could take their place amid US-Iran tensions. The proposal from US envoy Paolo ...

With less than two months until the 2026 World Cup, U.S. officials have dismissed speculation that Italy could replace Iran despite a proposal from Trump ally Paolo Zampolli. FIFA and Italian leaders ...

Italy will not be playing at this summer's World Cup irrespective of what happens to Iran's place in Group G. World Cup 2026 ...

U.S. special envoy Paolo Zampolli’s comments that Italy should replace Iran in the FIFA World Cup are the latest in an ...

U.S. secretary of state Marco Rubio has downplayed proposals of Italy replacing the Iran national team at this summer’s World ...

USA President Donald Trump has shared his statement on Italy potentially replacing Iran in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Financial Times reported on Thursday that a controversial proposal had been raised involving the 2026 World Cup. Paolo ...

Italian sports officials say four-time champion Italy is not interested in replacing Iran at the upcoming World Cup following a suggestion to that effect by a Trump administration official. Iran has ...

The U.S. special envoy for global partnerships, had suggested the swap to President Donald Trump and FIFA president Gianni ...

Italian sports officials has firmly rejected a proposal by a Trump administration official to replace Iran at the upcoming FIFA World Cup, ...

Following a second round of peace talks in Washington, President Trump announced that the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire had been ...