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Joe Donnohue

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

Donald Trump and GIanni Infantino.

The suggestion follows months of escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and concerns regarding the vetting of Iranian officials entering the United States.

The proposal gained traction following reports that Iran’s participation could be compromised by strict US visa protocols aimed at members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).

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