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Donald Trump and Gianni Infantino’s show at World Cup draw suggests it’ll be style over substance at 2026 Finals
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US President Donald Trump receiving the FIFA Peace Prize from FIFA President Gianni Infantino during the World Cup 2026 draw on Dec 5.
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In taking place in a snowbound Washington DC, the World Cup draw on Dec 5 did not prelude the weather conditions the 2026 Finals will be played in.
In Europe, where the weather is an obsession not completely confined to the British, there is significant fear of the fierce climate players will have to endure.
