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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

Italian officials roundly reject proposal to replace Iran squad at 2026 World Cup

Italy missed out on the World Cup for the third successive time after losing a penalty shootout to Bosnia and Herzegovina in their qualifying playoff final.

Euronews

Trump envoy explains why he is pushing for Italy to replace Iran at World Cup

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The Independent UK

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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 makes stance clear on participation in 2026 World Cup in US

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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

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Who Is the USWNT’s Opponent in 2027 Women’s World Cup Qualifiers?

Emma Hayes’s team will head to Texas in November looking to book its spot in next summer’s World Cup in Brazil.

Sports Illustrated

Mexico makes World Cup security vow after fatal Teotihuacan pyramids shooting

A man opened fire at the Teotihuacan pyramids on Monday, resulting in the death of a Canadian tourist

The Independent UK

USMNT World Cup Ticket Sale ‘Struggles’ Highlight Worrying Trend for Host Nation

The Stars and Stripes open their World Cup campaign at SoFi Stadium.

Sports Illustrated

When is Fifa putting more World Cup tickets on sale?

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The Independent UK

Fifa to release more World Cup tickets amid fan fury over new higher prices

More World Cup tickets are set to go on sale on Wednesday

The Independent UK

Pittsburgh Thinks the NFL Draft Is Worth $19 Million of Taxpayer Money. Here's What Past Draft Data Say.

Plus: NFL draft rookies get screwed by the players union, and governments are charging a ton to get to the World Cup

Reason

Homophobic chant resurfaces in Mexico stadiums weeks before World Cup

A homophobic chant has been heard inside Mexico stadiums in recent weeks

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World Cup host city to offer free train travel to fans after New Jersey transport row

New Jersey announced last week that fans will have to pay $150 (£111) return fare from central New York to the MetLife Stadium for World Cup matches

The Conversation

We designed the turf for soccer’s biggest World Cup ever – here’s how we created the same playing experience across 3 countries

With 104 matches in 16 stadiums across Canada, the United States and Mexico, the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be soccer’s biggest event ever.

Latin Times

53 Days Until 2026 World Cup D-Day: Spain Still Favorite in Historic North American Showdown

With exactly 53 days remaining until the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on June 11 in Mexico City, soccer fans worldwide are counting down to "D-Day" — the historic kickoff of the largest tournament ever staged, as betting markets continue to crown Spain the frontrunner to claim…

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Every World Cup 2026 group stage tiebreaker: What happens if teams finish with the same points?

World Cup 2026 has 12 groups and the group stage tiebreakers are bound to come into play

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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.

FourFourTwo

Every FIFA country code at World Cup 2026

All 211 FIFA members have a designated country code: these are the 48 that will appear at World Cup 2026

The Independent UK

World Cup fans dealt another blow as staggering train ticket prices confirmed

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The Guardian - US

New Jersey officials confirm World Cup transit prices: $150 by train, $225 to park

The increases for a return trip to MetLife Stadium, site of the World Cup final, were met with outcry from fans and sparked a back-and-forth between New Jersey’s governor and Fifa

The Independent UK

New Jersey confirms huge World Cup train fare price hikes

The train fare prices to get to matches in New Jersey have been confirmed

FourFourTwo

Who is Jules Rimet?

World Cup 2026 will be the 23rd World Cup. The winners of the first nine were awarded the Jules Rimet Trophy – but who is Jules Rimet?

FourFourTwo

The World Cup trophy: Everything you need to know

The FIFA World Cup Trophy has been in use since 1974: World Cup 2026 will determine its next temporary home

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