Envoy's World Cup Swap Proposal

A U.S. envoy has proposed replacing Iran with Italy in the World Cup. The envoy, Paolo Zampolli, suggested this to President Trump and FIFA, citing Italy's heritage and success in soccer as reasons for their inclusion over Iran in the tournament hosted by the US.

A top U.S. envoy to President Donald Trump has made a surprising proposal to FIFA. The Financial Times disclosed that the envoy suggested substituting Iran with Italy in the upcoming World Cup.

Paolo Zampolli, the U.S. special envoy, confirmed this recommendation. He stated that being an Italian native, he would be thrilled to witness the Azzurri participate in the U.S.-hosted tournament.

This proposal highlights Italy's four World Cup titles, underscoring their esteemed soccer heritage as a justification for their inclusion in the competition over Iran.