Nato leaders meeting at a summit in Ankara, Turkey, are reportedly taking steps to avoid bringing up the football World Cup when speaking with U.S. President Donald Trump. Multiple outlets say European leaders discussed an informal approach in the sidelines of the gathering, aiming to prevent irritating Trump during a period when the alliance is focused on defense and political cohesion. The reported caution is linked to Trump’s reaction to the United States team’s World Cup result against Belgium, which outlets describe as leaving him in a “bad mood.” In addition to the World Cup topic, the reporting also points to broader concerns that Trump’s stance on Nato—particularly around defense spending—could create further instability for the alliance. The outlets describe the decision as informal and precautionary rather than an official Nato policy. Overall, the accounts depict a summit where leaders are managing communications to reduce the risk of distracting tensions while Nato addresses its ongoing strategic priorities.