Fri Apr 27, 2018 3:47
US President Warns Countries against Opposing 2026 World Cup Bid
TEHRAN (FNA)- President Donald Trump warned other countries to not oppose the US’ joint bid with Mexico and Canada to host the 2026 World Cup.

“It would be a shame if countries that we always support were to lobby against the US bid. Why should we be supporting these countries when they don’t support us (including at the United Nations)?,” Trump tweeted Thursday, The Hill reported.

The joint bid by the North American nations was initially the favorite to win the rights to host the World Cup, the first time it would be held on the continent since 1994. However, ESPN reported earlier that Morocco could land the tournament instead.

FIFA member nations will vote on the World Cup location on June 13.

Trump also used the tweet to resurrect his past criticism of countries that don’t support the US at the United Nations.

He suggested last year that the Washington could withhold foreign aid for nations that voted in favor of a UN resolution calling on the US to withdraw its recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.






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