Written in Deports he 7/5/2025 · 11:52 hs
He President of the United States, Donald Trump, He assured that opportunity to compete in the 2026 World Cup It could be a “incentive” so that Russia ends the war with Ukraine.
The national teams of Russia are vetoed from international tournaments both for FIFA and UEFA since 2022, days after the Invasion of Ukraine by the country.
The classification for the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico began in 2023with 45 places at stake, in addition to those of the host countries.
Speaking next to President of La Fifa, Gianni Infantinoin the First meeting of the working group of its administration for the 2026 World Cup, Trump claimed to ignore that Russia would be excluded Under the current norms, but suggested that the end of the war could pave the way for its reinstatement.
“I didn’t know, it’s true? “ Trump asked. “Do you want to explain it?”
“That’s right,” said Infantino. “Have forbidden to play for the momentbut we hope something happens and reconcile so that Russia can be readmitted. “Trump replied:” It is possible. It could be a good incentive¿no?”.
“We want them to stop. We want them to stop. 5000 people die every week; It’s amazing. Let’s stop that war, ”Trump warned.
The European classification For next summer tournament officially began with the Nations League In March. A total of 16 UEFA selections will be classified for the World Cup.
Russia has not played an official party From his defeat against Croatia in the phase of Classification for the 2022 World Cup in November 2021.
Since then, he has played 16 friendliesof which he won 11.
Infantino declared in an UEFA Congress in April that I wanted Russia to return to the football scene Because this would mean that everything would be resolved.
UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin added: “When the war ends, (Russia) will be readmitted“.
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