'world Cup Can Be Incentive For Russia To End War'

US President Donald Trump says nan opportunity for Russia to play astatine nan 2026 World Cup could beryllium an "incentive" to extremity nan warfare successful Ukraine.

The Russian nationalist shot squad has been banned from world competition by Fifa and Uefa since nan country's penetration of Ukraine successful 2022.

Trump campaigned connected ending nan warfare successful Ukraine connected "day one" of agency if he was elected for a 2nd clip successful November 2024.

Under existent rules, Russia will not play astatine nan 2026 World Cup being co-hosted by nan US, Canada and Mexico.

Qualification began successful September 2023, pinch 45 spots disposable successful summation to nan 3 big nations.

But, speaking astatine nan first gathering of his administration's 2026 World Cup taskforce, Trump said reinstating Russia for nan tourney could extremity nan warfare successful Ukraine.

Sat adjacent to Fifa president Gianni Infantino, Trump said he did not cognize Russia were banned from nan tournament.

"That is right," said Infantino.

"They are banned for nan clip being from playing but we dream that thing happens and bid will hap truthful that Russia tin beryllium readmitted."

Trump said: "That's possible. Hey, that could beryllium a bully incentive, right?

"We want to get them to stop. We want them to stop. Five 1000 young group a week are being killed - it's not moreover believable."

US vice-president JD Vance said nan US is looking guardant to welcoming fans from crossed nan globe for nan tourney but says supporters must "go home" afterwards.

The US will big 78 of nan 104 matches, including nan final.

The World Tourism Forum Institute has warned that strict migration policies successful nan US and world governmental tensions could "significantly" disrupt world arrivals.

"I know we'll have visitors, probably from close to 100 countries," said Vance.

"We want them to come. We want them to celebrate. We want them to watch the game.

"But when the time is up, they'll have to go home."

The Fifa Club World Cup, which starts adjacent month, is being held crossed 12 stadiums successful nan US.

About 2 cardinal overseas visitors are expected for nan tournament.

"We're processing those travel documents and visa applications already," said Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.

"That is obviously going to be a precursor to what we can do next year for the World Cup as well. It is each being facilitated."