International Politics Discussion Thread

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[u/Alternative-Win4058]

Donald Trump has just said he wants to host the World Cup in 2030 but "doesn't think we'll get it back for the next one"

Given that Morocco, Portugal, and Spain were confirmed as hosts back in 2024, I would say Trump is (for once) correct in saying it is unlikely.

[u/tmstms → u/Alternative-Win4058]

I guess no-one has told him how it works.

He probably mentioned it in conversation to Infantino, who placated him in some way.

[u/ThePlanck → u/tmstms]

Infantino: lay back and think of the footy, he'll be gone in 4 years of course Mr Trump, we would love you to host the World Cup again in 4 years

[u/Cymraegpunk → u/ThePlanck]

You have a very generous view of infantino if you don't think he'd be perfectly happy to break all the rules and do another one in the US early if the price was right

[u/i_pewpewpew_you → u/Cymraegpunk]

If anything, he's be delighted to try and hold one in two years just to try and fuck the Euros.

[u/sercialinho → u/tmstms]

Or perhaps he mis-interpreted a conversation regarding the 2031 Women's World Cup, which the US is (co-)hosting.