Donald Trump Caught Off Guard By Basic World Cup Question About Russia: ‘Didn’t Know That’
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"Is that right?" the president asked.
Donald Trump on Tuesday appeared unaware that Russia has been banned from competing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup — despite the soccer tournament being hosted in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
During a meeting of the World Cup task force at the White House, a reporter asked the president for his stance on the ban, which was part of global sporting sanctions imposed on Russia following its 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
“I didn’t know that. Is that right?” Trump responded.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino, seated beside Trump, confirmed the ban: “Yep, it is right. They are banned for the time being from playing but we hope that something happens and peace will happen and then Russia can be readmitted. That’s what we hope.”
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