NEW You can now listen to Fox News articles! An envoy for President Donald Trump has reportedly asked FIFA to replace Iran with Italy in the 2026 World Cup this summer. The Financial Times reported the plan is an effort to repair the relationship between Trump and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, which soured after the former’s comments against Pope Leo XIV regarding the war with Iran. United States special envoy Paolo Zampolli suggested the idea to FIFA President Gianni Infantino. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM President Donald Trump receives the FIFA Peace Prize from FIFA President Gianni Infantino during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Official Draw at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., on Dec. 5, 2025. (Emilee Chinn/FIFA) "I confirm I have suggested to Trump and Infantino that Italy replace Iran at the World Cup . I’m an Italian native, and it would be a dream to see the Azzurri at a U.S.-hosted tournament," Zampolli told the outlet.…