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'World Cup can be incentive for Russia to end war', says Trump

'World Cup can be incentive for Russia to end war', says Trump

Summary

Former President Donald Trump suggested that allowing Russia to participate in the 2026 World Cup could motivate the country to end its conflict with Ukraine. Russia was banned from international football by FIFA and UEFA in 2022 due to its invasion of Ukraine.

Key Facts

  • Donald Trump proposed that the 2026 World Cup could motivate Russia to stop the Ukraine war.
  • Russia's national football team was banned from international competition by FIFA and UEFA in 2022.
  • The ban was a response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
  • FIFA is the global governing body for football, and UEFA is the European governing body.
  • The World Cup is a major international football tournament held every four years.
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