Donald Trump on Tuesday appeared unaware that Russia has been banned from competing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup — despite the 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:........

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