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washingtontimes. com > news > 04/23/2026 > italy-dismisses-taking-irans-slot-world-cup-suggestion-trump-official

Italy dismisses taking Iran's slot at World Cup after suggestion by Trump official

3+ hour, 45+ min ago  (656+ words) ROME " Italian sports officials say four-time champion Italy is not interested in replacing Iran at the upcoming World Cup following a suggestion to that effect by a Trump administration official. Iran has not withdrawn from the World Cup, and the…...

The Washington Times
washingtontimes. com > news > 04/23/2026 > italy-dismisses-replacing-iran-world-cup-suggestion-trump-official

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

5+ hour, 25+ min ago  (679+ words) ROME " Italian sports officials say four-time champion Italy is not interested in replacing Iran at the upcoming World Cup following a suggestion to that effect by a Trump administration official. Iran has not withdrawn from the World Cup - the team…...