Italy’s sports minister Andrea Abodi has dismissed suggestions that the Azzurri could replace Iran at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, describing the idea as “not appropriate” and firmly ruling out any administrative route back into the tournament. Read Also: 2026 World Cup: Trump envoy urges FIFA to
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