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Report: Lionel Messi to be named in Argentina’s preliminary squad for 2026 FIFA World Cup

worldsoccertalk.com

All signs point to Lionel Messi being included in Argentina’s preliminary squad, a key step ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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World Cup final tickets listed for more than $2m on Fifa’s resale site

www.theguardian.com

Fifa’s resale site has four tickets on sale for the World Cup final for just under $2.3m each.

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4 tickets to World Cup final are listed on FIFA’s resale site for more than $2 million

wtop.com

FIFA’s resale site has four tickets on sale for the World Cup final for just under $2.3 million each. The…

4 tickets to World Cup final are listed on FIFA's resale site for more than $2 million

www.independent.co.uk

FIFA’s resale site has four tickets on sale for the World Cup final for just under $2.3 million each

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Giorgia Meloni Government Rejects Donald Trump Envoy’s Proposal To Swap Iran for Italy in FIFA World Cup 2026

www.latestly.com

The proposal, viewed by many as an attempt at 'football diplomacy' sought to mend the strained relationship between US President Donald Trump and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.

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Soweto derby: These players are on a Bafana Bafana FIFA World Cup ‘trial’

This weekend's Soweto derby between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates is even bigger than most with the FIFA World Cup around the corner.

Could Italy replace Iran at World Cup 2026? Donald Trump envoy asks FIFA to make 'dream' change

www.sportingnews.com

More on Iran's status at the World Cup amidst questions about a potential boycott, and one U.S. official's creative idea to replace them at the tournament should they wind up withdrawing.

FIFA frena a Trump; ya tiene un 'plan B'... y no es Italia

www.marca.com

La máxima organización a nivel de clubes no valora la idea de Trump de incluir a Italia por Irán, según El País

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US attempt to replace Iran with Italy at FIFA World Cup speaks to its 'moral bankruptcy’

tass.com

"Italy has earned its greatness in football on the pitch, not thanks to political privileges," the Iranian Embassy in Italy stated

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Why are FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets so expensive?

www.aljazeera.com

Fans are critical of FIFA's pricing of tickets, accusing the world body of pricing them out of the global tournament.

Fifa World Cup: Italy underwhelmed by Trump envoy’s suggestion they should replace Iran

www.scmp.com

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 pointing out that the idea had a very familiar feel.

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Countdown to 2026 FIFA World Cup: Czechia return after 20-year wait

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Czechia returns to the 2026 FIFA World Cup with memories from the days of Czechoslovakia reaching two finals. Now, after two decades away, the team is back on football’s biggest stage and eager to write a new chapter.

New global union launched amid row between Fifa and Fifpro over player welfare

www.independent.co.uk

The new players’ union was unveiled in Madrid on Thursday

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Iran ‘fully prepared’ to take part in 2026 FIFA World Cup — agency

tass.com

The Iranian football team qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and following the Draw was placed in Group G alongside Belgium, Egypt and New Zealand

FIFA World Cup 2026: SEVEN Orlando Pirates stars to board the flight?

These seven Orlando Pirates stars are expected to be in Hugo Broos' final Bafana Bafana squad for FIFA World Cup 2026.

Barcelona Star Lamine Yamal to Miss Rest of Season; Targets FIFA World Cup 2026 Return

www.latestly.com

The injury occurred during Barcelona's 1-0 victory over Celta Vigo at the Spotify Camp Nou. Yamal, who scored the decisive penalty in the 40th minute, immediately clutched the back of his left leg and was forced to withdraw before the…

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FIFA make decision on replacing Iran with Italy at 2026 World Cup after calls

www.express.co.uk

Iran have qualified for the World Cup this summer - but US special envoy Paolo Zampolli has suggested Italy should take their place in Group G.