Italy slams Trump envoy proposal of taking Iran’s place in World Cup 2026 | World Cup 2026 News | Al Jazeera
Navigation menu US-Israel war on Iran Italian government officials have hit back at suggestions that their national football team could still be sent to the World Cup 2026, even if already-qualified Iran does not compete at the finals. Since the United States-Israeli war on Iran began on February 28, Iran’s participation in this summer’s edition of FIFA’s global showpiece has been in doubt because all of the country’s group-stage matches are scheduled to be played in the US. list 1 of 4Will Arsenal’s chance of a six-point lead over Man City swing title race? list 2 of 4Man City topple Arsenal at Premier League summit with nervy win at Burnley list 3 of 4Chelsea sack Rosenior after only three months at Premier League club list 4 of 4Pakistan withdraws from regional women’s football tournament in India
Published: April 23, 2026 5:38 pm
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