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Could Italy really replace Iran at World Cup 2026?
Donald Trump’s envoy has suggested that Italy could step in for Iran amid their ongoing conflict with the US
Apr 23
5 min
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‘Relapse rate of 30%’ – Lamine Yamal sent World Cup warning as Barcelona fear teenager has torn hamstring
The Spain star’s injury is bad news for club and country.
Apr 23
2 min
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49 days to the World Cup: Siphiwe Tshabalala opens 2010 tournament with stunning goal for hosts South Africa
South Africa made a big first impression during their opening match against Mexico.
Apr 23
3 min
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Trump envoy admits he’s lobbying FIFA to replace Iran with Italy at this summer’s World Cup
Diplomat Paolo Zampolli suggests four-time champions should be given a route back into the tournament after failing to qualify at the expense of the war-torn Middle Eastern state
Apr 23
4 min
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Trump envoy admits he’s lobbying FIFA to replace Iran with Italy at this summer’s World Cup
Diplomat Paolo Zampolli suggests four-time champions should be given a route back into the tournament after failing to qualify at the expense of the war-torn Middle Eastern state
Apr 23
4 min
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Iran confirms proud participation in the Cup despite conflict with US
Iran's men's national football team is preparing for a "proud and successful participation" in its World Cup matches in the United States in the middle of the year, as confirmed by the Iranian governm...
Apr 23
3 min
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Injury rules Serge Gnabry out of the World Cup
Serge Gnabry will miss the 2026 World Cup after suffering a serious muscle injury that is expected to keep him sidelined for around three months.The 30-year-old Bayern Munich forward confirmed on Wedn...
Apr 23
2 min
football
🇪🇸 Spain must lead: Louzán warns government over 2030 World Cup
Rafael Louzán, president of the Royal Spanish Football Federation, has sent a forceful message to the central government ahead of the 2030 World Cup. The executive is calling for immediate action to ...
Apr 23
2 min
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No Fifa plans for Iran-Italy swap at World Cup
Fifa stands by comments made last week by president Gianni Infantino in which he said that "the Iranian team is coming, for sure".
Apr 23
3 min