Trump ally asked FIFA to have Italy replace Iran at World Cup
The Washington Post • • sports
Key Points:
- Paolo Zampolli, U.S. special envoy for global partnerships and friend of President Donald Trump, proposed that Italy replace Iran in the 2026 World Cup.
- The 2026 World Cup is scheduled to take place in the United States, Mexico, and Canada starting in June.
- Italian officials have expressed no interest in accepting a substitution that would grant Italy a charitable berth after failing to qualify for the tournament.
