USA TODAY
Iran in World Cup 2026: USA envoy slammed for Italy replacement ask
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Iran said an effort by U.S. special envoy Paolo Zampolli to replace Iran with Italy at the World Cup shows the “moral bankruptcy” of the U.S.
April 23, 2026, 3:59 pm
The Independent
Trump envoy admits he’s lobbying FIFA to replace Iran with Italy at this summer’s World Cup
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April 23, 2026, 5:56 am
HuffPost
Trump Envoy Asks FIFA To Replace Iran With Team That Failed To Qualify For World Cup
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April 22, 2026, 11:24 pm
Daily Mail
Top Trump envoy wants FIFA to kick Iran out of World Cup and replace them with Italy, shock report claims
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April 22, 2026, 5:22 pm
TSN
Iran government says men's soccer team is preparing for 'proud participation' at World Cup in US
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An Iranian government spokesperson says the men’s national team is preparing for “proud and successful participation” in its World Cup games in the United States.
April 23, 2026, 5:29 am
The Mercury News
Iran says men's team is preparing for proud participation at World Cup
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April 23, 2026, 11:33 am
AP News
Iran says men's team preparing for 'proud participation' at World Cup in US
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April 23, 2026, 3:03 am
Yahoo Finance Canada
Ticketmaster delists some resale tickets in Ontario ahead of price cap
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TORONTO — Ticketmaster Canada is delisting some resale tickets that customers have posted for Ontario events.
April 24, 2026, 2:19 pm
Toronto Star
Ticketmaster complies with Ford’s crackdown on resale prices
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April 24, 2026, 3:00 am
The Washington Times
Tickets to World Cup final on FIFA’s resale site listed for over $2 million
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April 23, 2026, 2:48 pm
Exclaim! Media Inc.
Ticketmaster Complying with Ontario Bill to Cap Resale Prices │ Exclaim!
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April 23, 2026, 2:30 pm
CBC
FIFA makes more World Cup tickets available, but soccer fans criticize lack of transparency
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FIFA's release of a new tranche of World Cup tickets has left some fans fuming about a perceived lack of transparency in how seats are being sold, given that premium seating options now on offer were not available previously.
April 23, 2026, 4:06 pm
CityNews Toronto
Council votes to make World Cup fan fest free again after backlash over proposed $10 ticket prices
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April 22, 2026, 10:37 am
The Athletic
Toronto city executives propose free tickets to World Cup Fan Fest after backlash
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April 22, 2026, 2:30 pm
Daily Express
Italy's stance on Donald Trump ally's World Cup plan to replace Iran
Conservative
A close ally of Donald Trump's told FIFA to swap Iran with Italy at the World Cup as war continues in the Middle East, mere months before the summer tournament.
April 23, 2026, 1:05 pm
The Independent
Italy sports minister says replacing Iran at World Cup is ‘not possible or appropriate’
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April 23, 2026, 11:32 am
Toronto Star
Italy dismisses replacing Iran at the World Cup after suggestion by Trump official
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April 23, 2026, 10:43 am
The Washington Times
Italy dismisses taking Iran’s slot at World Cup after suggestion by Trump official
Conservative
April 23, 2026, 12:23 pm
Toronto Star
Iran government says men's soccer team is preparing for 'proud participation' at World Cup in US
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GENEVA, Switzerland (AP) — An Iranian government spokesperson says the men’s national team is preparing for “proud and successful participation” in its World Cup games in the United States.
April 23, 2026, 3:04 am
AP News
Iran says men's team preparing for 'proud participation' at World Cup in US
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April 23, 2026, 3:03 am
The Irish Times
Euros qualifying may switch to Nations League-style format
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April 22, 2026, 9:26 am
Iran says men's soccer team is preparing for 'proud participation' at World Cup in US
April 23, 2026, 3:03 am
GB News
Fifa responds after Donald Trump envoy called for Italy to replace Iran at World Cup
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Fifa has issued a response after Donald Trump's envoy called for Italy to replace Iran at this summer's World CupPaolo Zampolli put forward the idea to both the US President and Fifa President Gianni Infantino, arguing that the four-time...
April 23, 2026, 12:25 pm
Al Jazeera
Italy slams Trump envoy proposal of taking Iran’s place in World Cup 2026
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April 23, 2026, 11:34 am
The Jerusalem Post
FT: Donald Trump envoy seeks to replace Iran with Italy in upcoming World Cup
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April 22, 2026, 7:23 pm
Fox News
Italy rejects reported Trump envoy plan to replace Iran at World Cup
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April 23, 2026, 1:14 pm
The Mercury News
World Cup final tickets listed for $2.3 million on resale site
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Prices for other seats and matches vary, with the lowest final ticket listed over $10K
April 23, 2026, 12:41 pm
AP News
$2 million for World Cup final tickets? At least 1 reseller thinks so
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April 23, 2026, 12:34 pm
The Irish Times
Do you think any Ryder Cup tickets will be unsold? Sports fans are easy marks
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April 22, 2026, 8:25 am
USA TODAY
World Cup tickets are cheaper on resale sites. Are they real?
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April 22, 2026, 10:08 am
AP News
$2 million for World Cup final tickets? At least 1 reseller thinks so
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FIFA’s resale site has four tickets on sale for the World Cup final for just under $2.3 million each.
April 23, 2026, 12:34 pm
USA TODAY
World Cup tickets are cheaper on resale sites. Are they real?
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April 22, 2026, 10:08 am
The Mercury News
World Cup final tickets listed for $2.3 million on resale site
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April 23, 2026, 12:41 pm
The Guardian
Italian sports minister dismisses plan for Azzurri to replace Iran at 2026 World Cup
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The Italian sports minister Andrea Abodi has described a proposal for his country to replace Iran at the World Cup as ‘not appropriate’
April 23, 2026, 7:31 am
Economic Times
Trump FIFA proposal: Trump proposal to replace Iran with Italy in World Cup sparks debate as FIFA stays silent
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April 22, 2026, 6:14 pm
The Irish Times
Euros qualifying may switch to Nations League-style format
Liberal
April 22, 2026, 9:26 am
The Jerusalem Post
FT: Donald Trump envoy seeks to replace Iran with Italy in upcoming World Cup
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April 22, 2026, 7:23 pm
www.timesofisrael.com
Italy dismisses Trump official's suggestion that it replace Iran at World Cup in US
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April 23, 2026, 5:03 pm
TSN
Iran government says men's soccer team is preparing for 'proud participation' at World Cup in US
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April 23, 2026, 5:29 am
The Times Of India
Will Iran play at the 2026 World Cup? Government responds after FIFA president says team will attend
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April 22, 2026, 11:17 am
Al Jazeera
Iran says ‘fully prepared’ for football team’s World Cup participation
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April 22, 2026, 10:39 am
NBC News
Italy underwhelmed by Trump envoy's suggestion it should replace Iran at World Cup
Liberal
The suggestion that Iran should be replaced by Italy at this year’s World Cup drew a mix of embarrassment and apathy from Azzurri fans on Thursday, with Italian media reminding readers that the idea has a very familiar feel
April 23, 2026, 5:49 am
The Jerusalem Post
FT: Donald Trump envoy seeks to replace Iran with Italy in upcoming World Cup
Conservative
April 22, 2026, 7:23 pm
The Guardian
Trump envoy asks Fifa to replace Iran with Italy at World Cup finals
Liberal
April 22, 2026, 4:37 pm
The Irish Times
Italian sports minister dismisses plan for Azzurri to replace Iran at 2026 World Cup
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April 23, 2026, 4:27 am









