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Italy sports minister rules out replacing Iran at World Cup: ‘Qualification done on the pitch’

Italy missed out on World Cup qualification for a third successive tournament but have been mooted by Donald Trump’s envoy as a potential replacement for Iran

The Independent UK

Trump Envoy Paolo Zampolli Urges FIFA To Replace Iran With Italy at 2026 World Cup To Repair Ties

Paolo Zampolli's proposal to replace Iran with Italy at the 2026 World Cup raises questions about politics in football and a bid to repair strained US-Italy relations.

International Business Times UK

Sportradar’s share price falls after reports claim it had links to hundreds of illegal gambling sites

The betting and data company Sportradar has relationships with hundreds of illegal operators including several that appear to operate in Iran and Russian-occupied Crimea, a report alleges

The Guardian - UK

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Liam Rosenior, Chelsea and proclamations ageing faster than milk

In today’s Football Daily: The revolving door in west London keeps on spinning

The Guardian - UK

New global union launched amid row between Fifa and Fifpro over player welfare

The new players’ union was unveiled in Madrid on Thursday

The Independent UK

Italian sports minister dismisses plan for Azzurri to replace Iran at 2026 World Cup

The Italian sports minister Andrea Abodi has described a proposal for his country to replace Iran at the World Cup as ‘not appropriate’

The Guardian - UK

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

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Italian officials roundly reject proposal to replace Iran squad at 2026 World Cup

Italy missed out on the World Cup for the third successive time after losing a penalty shootout to Bosnia and Herzegovina in their qualifying playoff final.

Euronews

Trump envoy explains why he is pushing for Italy to replace Iran at World Cup

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The Independent UK

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

The Independent UK

Iran makes stance clear on participation in 2026 World Cup in US

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The Independent UK

Iran confirms ‘proud participation’ in World Cup despite conflict with US

Iran’s participation at the World Cup has been in doubt amid its ongoing conflict with the US

The Independent UK

Trump’s envoy pushes for Italy to replace Iran at the World Cup

Paolo Zampolli’s suggestion came in part in an effort to rebuild relations between the US and Italy, which have been impacted after Trump criticised the Pope

The Independent UK

Who Is the USWNT’s Opponent in 2027 Women’s World Cup Qualifiers?

Emma Hayes’s team will head to Texas in November looking to book its spot in next summer’s World Cup in Brazil.

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The Independent UK

Mexico makes World Cup security vow after fatal Teotihuacan pyramids shooting

A man opened fire at the Teotihuacan pyramids on Monday, resulting in the death of a Canadian tourist

Sports Illustrated

USMNT World Cup Ticket Sale ‘Struggles’ Highlight Worrying Trend for Host Nation

The Stars and Stripes open their World Cup campaign at SoFi Stadium.

The Independent UK

When is Fifa putting more World Cup tickets on sale?

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The Independent UK

Fifa to release more World Cup tickets amid fan fury over new higher prices

More World Cup tickets are set to go on sale on Wednesday

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Pittsburgh Thinks the NFL Draft Is Worth $19 Million of Taxpayer Money. Here's What Past Draft Data Say.

Plus: NFL draft rookies get screwed by the players union, and governments are charging a ton to get to the World Cup

The Independent UK

Homophobic chant resurfaces in Mexico stadiums weeks before World Cup

A homophobic chant has been heard inside Mexico stadiums in recent weeks

The Independent UK

World Cup host city to offer free train travel to fans after New Jersey transport row

New Jersey announced last week that fans will have to pay $150 (£111) return fare from central New York to the MetLife Stadium for World Cup matches

The Conversation

We designed the turf for soccer’s biggest World Cup ever – here’s how we created the same playing experience across 3 countries

With 104 matches in 16 stadiums across Canada, the United States and Mexico, the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be soccer’s biggest event ever.

Latin Times

53 Days Until 2026 World Cup D-Day: Spain Still Favorite in Historic North American Showdown

With exactly 53 days remaining until the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on June 11 in Mexico City, soccer fans worldwide are counting down to "D-Day" — the historic kickoff of the largest tournament ever staged, as betting markets continue to crown Spain the frontrunner to claim…

FourFourTwo

Every World Cup 2026 group stage tiebreaker: What happens if teams finish with the same points?

World Cup 2026 has 12 groups and the group stage tiebreakers are bound to come into play

Fortune

The most politically charged World Cup ever puts the U.S. and Iran on a collision course while America co-hosts with neighbors it has tariffed

"We're in pretty unique territory," said one historian.

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