Published: May 8, 2025, 03:04 PM
US President Donald Trump has suggested that the opportunity for Russia to participate in the 2026 World Cup could serve as an "incentive" for the country to end its war in Ukraine.
In 2022, following Russia`s invasion of Ukraine, Fifa and Uefa imposed a ban on Russia`s national football team, preventing it from competing internationally. Trump`s remarks indicate his belief that reinstating Russia in global football could motivate the nation to seek an end to the conflict.
