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US says Iran’s players are welcome at 2026 World Cup after Italy mooted as replacement

Donald Trump’s envoy had floated the idea of Italy replacing Iran at this summer’s tournament

The Independent UK

Amnesty International and rights groups issue a World Cup travel advisory for the US

Amnesty International and U.S. civil rights groups have issued a “World Cup travel advisory," warning visitors about “rising authoritarianism and increasing violence" in the U.S. under President Donald Trump's immigration policies

The Independent UK

4 tickets to World Cup final are listed on FIFA's resale site for more than $2 million

FIFA’s resale site has four tickets on sale for the World Cup final for just under $2.3 million each

The Independent UK

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FIFA has 'sole discretion' but no plan to gift Iran's World Cup 2026 place to Italy: report

World Cup 2026 qualifiers Iran will not be replaced by Italy despite absurd political intervention

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Italy dismisses replacing Iran at the World Cup after suggestion by Trump official

Four-time champion Italy is not interested in replacing Iran at the upcoming World Cup in North America following a suggestion to that effect by U.S. special envoy Paolo Zampolli

The Independent UK

Italy responds to Trump envoy calling for them to replace Iran at World Cup

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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

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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

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

The Independent UK

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.

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The Independent UK

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

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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

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

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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

Sports Illustrated

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.

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

Reason

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

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