Trump: Putin May Attend 2026 North America World Cup
August 23, 2025
6:29 am
President Donald J. Trump raised eyebrows Friday when he suggested that Russian leader Vladimir V. Putin could be invited to the 2026 World Cup, set to be co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Speaking at a press conference to mark the unveiling of the tournament’s date and draw, Mr. Trump brandished a photo of himself with Mr. Putin taken during their recent summit in Alaska. “That’s a man named Vladimir Putin who I believe will be coming depending on what happens,” Mr. Trump said. “He may be coming and he may not. But he wants to be there …
