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Ghana: World Cup 2026: No FIFA plan to swap Iran and Italy

Ghana: World Cup 2026: No FIFA plan to swap Iran and Italy

Rédaction Africa Links 24 with Ghanaian Times
Published on 2026-04-24 10:38:00

FIFA has no plans to replace Iran with Italy at this summer’s World Cup according to sources, after the switch was proposed by US president Donald Trump’s special envoy.

There has been ongoing uncertainty over Iran’s participation in the tournament because of the war with US and Israel.

US special envoy Paolo Zampolli told the Financial Times, external: “I confirm I have suggested to Trump and Infantino that Italy replace Iran at the World Cup.

“I’m an Italian native and it would be…

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