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World Cup Can Be Incentive For Russia To End War’
US President, Donald Trump says the opportunity for Russia to play at the 2026 World Cup could be an “incentive” to end the war in Ukraine.
The Russian National Football team has been banned from international competition by FIFA and UEFA’ since the country’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
Trump campaigned on ending the war in Ukraine on “day one” of office if he was elected for a second term in November 2024.
Under current rules, Russia will not play at the 2026 World Cup being co-hosted by the US, Canada and Mexico.
Qualification began in September 2023, with 45 spots available in addition to the three host nations.
Speaking at the first meeting of his administration’s 2026 World Cup taskforce, Trump said reinstating Russia for the tournament could end the war in Ukraine.
Sitting next to FIFA President, Gianni Infantino, Trump was unaware that Russia were banned from the tournament.
“I didn’t know that. Is that right?” Trump asked.
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Montage Community Football Tourney Registration Ends October 30
Cyril Ogar
Registration for the 2026 edition of the Montage Community Football Tournament will close on Friday, October 30, organisers have announced.
The tournament coordinator, Mr Raphael Ekpang, disclosed this on Thursday, urging interested teams across the six Area Councils of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to take advantage of the remaining days to register.
Ekpang said registration had been ongoing since Monday, encouraging eligible teams to complete the process before the deadline.
The tournament, themed “Montage FM 99.7: Empowering Youth, Uniting Communities Through Football,” is scheduled to kick off on November 3, 2026, with playoffs across the six Area Councils of the FCT.
The grand finale will hold on December 5, 2026, at the Old Parade Ground, Garki Area 10, Abuja, where the top four teams will compete for first-, second- and third-place honours.
A total of 48 teams will participate in the competition, with eight teams representing each of the six Area Councils.
The participating teams will compete for cash prizes worth over ₦2 million and other valuable rewards.
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