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The great World Cup rip-off: How record-high football prices expose Fifa’s biggest issue

The 2026 World Cup is stacking up to be the most expensive, ever, and it’s the most dedicated fans who will be feeling the weight of the bill the most. In the fifth episode of Copa Independent, Lawrence Ostlere, Miguel Delaney and Kieran Jackson ask: is there anything to be…

The Independent UK

UEFA Reveal Lenient Gianluca Prestianni Suspension for Vinicius Junior Incident

Vinicius Jr accused the Argentine of racial abuse in Real Madrid’s 1–0 victory over Benfica.

Sports Illustrated

Italy officially decline World Cup 2026 rescue route – even if Iran withdraw

World Cup 2026 will not feature Italy after the government ruled out the Azzurri's participation

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Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni given six-game ban for conduct towards Vinicius Jr

The Brazil winger alleged he was racially abused during the Champions League last 32 match in Lisbon on February 17.

The Independent UK

Italy to Replace Iran? How President Trump Ally Sparked 2026 World Cup Chaos

Speculation of a dramatic change in the World Cup lineup has provoked a global backlash.

Sports Illustrated

Rule change could pave way for Véron Mosengo-Omba to become president of DRC football federation

The Democratic Republic of the Congo’s Fecofa has changed eligibility rules for presidential elections, allowing a university friend of Gianni Infantino to stand

The Guardian - UK

World Cup final tickets listed for up to £1.7m on Fifa’s resale site

Four seats for the World Cup final have been priced at just shy of of $2.3m (£1.71m)

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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

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

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

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 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

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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Gianni Infantino lays out World Cup 2026 demand as Iran's participation remains in doubt

World Cup 2026 qualifiers Iran are in conflict with the co-hosts and Infantino is calling for 'peace'

The Independent UK

Fifa president gives fresh update on Iran’s World Cup participation

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International Business Times UK

Trump's Iran War Is Keeping the World Away From America's World Cup — and Host Cities Are Already Feeling It

Hotel room rates in the US are dropping ahead of the 2026 World Cup due to geopolitical tensions and travel restrictions, impacting expected international visitor numbers.

Radio France Internationale

Fifa chief Infantino says Iran will compete at 2026 World Cup

Gianni Infantino, the boss of 2026 World Cup organisers Fifa, has confirmed that Iran will participate in the 2026 World Cup in June and July in the United States, Mexico and Canada despite the war in the Middle East involving Iran, the US and Israel.

Euronews

Infantino insists Iran will play at US-cohosted World Cup despite war

The FIFA chief has confirmed that Iran will play in the World Cup despite the ongoing war, saying sport should build bridges and remain outside politics.

The Guardian - UK

Ticket to ride? Fifa premium makes this the World Cup that actively hates you

The $95 bus trip to Foxborough highlights a tournament unique in modern times – one that ultimately makes no secret of its disdain for the paying public

The Independent UK

Iran-US war latest: Trump calls it a ‘historic day’ as ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon comes into effect

The truce follows a heavy bombing campaign by Israel against targets it says are linked to Hezbollah

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