President Donald Trump said on 22 Aug. 2025 that Russian President Vladimir Putin may travel to the United States to attend the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Trump’s remarks came as he displayed a photograph Putin had recently sent him, which Trump told the audience he intended to sign for the Russian leader. Trump added that Putin’s visit would depend on unspecified future developments, without elaborating. The 2026 World Cup is scheduled to be staged across the United States, Canada and Mexico, with several marquee matches, including the final, set for U.S. venues.
President Trump holds up photo sent by Russian President Vladimir Putin: "I'm going to sign this for him ... That's a man named Vladimir Putin who I believe will be coming (to 2026 FIFA World Cup) depending on what happens." https://t.co/K3nGniRbPN
Guerre en Ukraine: Donald Trump annonce qu'il invitera Vladimir Poutine à la coupe du monde de football en 2026 https://t.co/N6W3blpQMc
Trump: “I was just sent a picture from somebody that wants to be there very badly…I thought you’d all like to see it. That’s a man named Vladimir Putin, who I believe will be coming.” https://t.co/OP1FRf4qJc