Trump Wanted a U.S. Soccer Star to Play in the World Cup. FIFA Found a Way.

NYT World Monday 06 July 2026, 23:18 UTC By Tariq Panja 1 min read

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FIFA’s president, Gianni Infantino, speaks to President Donald Trump during an Oval Office visit in November.

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