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Vladimir Putin Gives Ball to Donald Trump to Honor Joint 2026 World Cup Bid

Russia president Vladimir Putin handed United States president Donald Trump a football when the two leaders met in Helsinki on Monday, in honor of the United States' winning joint bid to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Trump thanked him for the gesture and said he would give it to his son Barron. He then tossed the ball to his wife Melania, as shown by CNN:

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Russian President Vladimir Putin presents a soccer ball to President Trump to recognize the United States co-hosting the World Cup in 2026. President Trump then bounced the ball to first lady Melania Trump.