Unexpected: Donald Trump opened the door to Russia for the 2026 World Cup

Unexpected: Donald Trump opened the door to Russia for the 2026 World Cup

The president of USA, Donald Trumpmarked that Russia I could play the World Cup 2026 Despite the prohibition imposed by the International Football Federation Association (FIFA) within the framework of the war with Ukraine, which defined as a “good incentive.”

At a conference at the White House with the president of FIFA, Gianni InfantinoTrump linked a possible participation of Russia in the next World Cup with respect to the end of the war with Ukraine: “It is possible, it could be a good incentive. We want to end this war, we want to end the five thousand young people who are killed per week.”.

“It’s amazing. Both Russian and Ukrainian army and even citizens live horrible things. We want to stop this war.”warned in this line.

Meanwhile, on the other hand, Infantino exposed his position. “We hope things happen, that there is peace, and then we possibly readmit to Russia. It is possible”he said.

Trump and Infantino’s sayings occurred after the sanction of FIFA to Russia “for an indefinite time”, due to the invasion of Ukraine, so it cannot participate in international tournaments. The measure, which also arranged by UEFA, also reaches Russian clubs, which are separated from international competitions.

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