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26 reasons why World Cup 2026 will be historic

By Chris Flanagan Published

Six-foot eagles, warmongering Peace Prize winners and Lady Gaga on pens? It could be quite the summer…

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Iran furious at integrity of World Cup 2026 planning after latest allocation withdrawal

By Kedar Bayley Published

Iran have issued a damning statement condemning the World Cup decision

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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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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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