Both wars broke out immediately after the end of a Winter Olympics -- and before the start of the subsequent Paralympics and ahead of a summer World Cup. He said Infantino, and IOC chief Kirsty Coventry, were showing "pragmatism" in the face of political reality. In addition to hosting the World Cup, the US will also host the next Olympics, in Los Angeles in 2028. "But it's quite rational, because he wants his World Cup to go well." Even though it has qualified, it could miss the World Cup.

Source: Bangkok Post March 09, 2026 23:08 UTC