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US President Donald Trump (L) holds a football as he speaks with FIFA President Gianni Infantino during the Global Chief Executive Officers dinner at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on January 21, 2020. (Photo by JIM WATSON / AFP) (Photo by JIM WATSON/AFP via Getty Images)

Donald Trump makes major World Cup 2026 u-turn

By Richard Buxton published

US president Donald Trump previously took a hardline view on Iran's national team

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Iran World Cup 2026 warm-up friendlies cancelled as fresh doubt cast on tournament appearance

By Chris Nee published

World Cup 2026 preparations continue but the participation of Iran is up in the air

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Donald Trump breaks silence on World Cup 2026 proposal to replace qualifiers Iran with Italy

By Joe Donnohue published

United States President Donald Trump has addressed the growing speculation surrounding a proposal to replace Iran with Italy in the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup

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

By Chris Nee published

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

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

By Chris Nee published

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

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Iran World Cup 2026 squad: Amir Ghalenoei's latest selection for March friendlies against Nigeria and Costa Rica

By Ewan Gennery, Chris Nee last updated

The Iran World Cup 2026 squad is coming together but the geopolitical context is much more important than football

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The World Cup 2026 scenario that could restore Italy's qualification hopes

By Chris Nee published

Italy failed to qualify for a third consecutive World Cup but FIFA's answer to a big problem could open the door to a reprieve

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Plans to move Iran's World Cup 2026 matches to Mexico 'denied by FIFA' after Donald Trump comments

By Chris Nee published

Trump 'cannot ensure the security' of Iran at the World Cup

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What the USA's military strikes against Iran mean for the 2026 World Cup and what happens if Iran withdraw

By Joe Mewis published

There are just 101 days to go until the World Cup kicks off in North America, with Iran one of the 48 nations set to play in the tournament

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World Cup 2026 draw: Every group confirmed for the tournament

By Mark White last updated

The World Cup 2026 draw sees a record 48 teams drawn into 12 groups

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