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Trump's Task Force Prepares for 2026 World Cup Amid Russia's FIFA Ban

5/7/2025

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President Donald Trump convened a task force to discuss the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup, co-hosted by the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. He expressed shock at Russia's FIFA ban linked to its invasion of Ukraine, while passionately highlighting the tournament's potential economic boost and dismissing any concerns about regional tensions impacting the event's preparations.

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President Donald Trump convened a task force to discuss the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup, co-hosted by the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. He expressed shock at Russia's FIFA ban linked to its invasion of Ukraine, while passionately highlighting the tournament's potential economic boost and dismissing any concerns about regional tensions impacting the event's preparations.