Trump announced the draw for the 2026 World Cup

• The draw for the 2026 World Cup will take place on December 5 in Washington, D.C.
• Trump is overseeing the Kennedy Center and plans its modernization.
• For the first time, the World Cup will feature 48 teams.

President Donald Trump announced that the draw for the 2026 World Cup will take place on December 5 at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., in the Columbia area. This decision combines two of Trump's priorities: hosting the largest football tournament in the world and modernizing a cultural institution.

The draw will be an important event during which FIFA will announce the groups and matches for the first stage of the tournament. Trump emphasized that this is a "great honor" for him, as Washington is one of the centers of football in the USA.

The tournament will expand to 48 teams and take place in the USA, Mexico, and Canada. In the USA, 11 cities will host matches, but Washington is not one of them, which is unusual for a capital city that hosts the World Cup.

Trump also noted that he is overseeing the Kennedy Center and plans its major renovation, for which $250 million has been allocated. This decision has drawn criticism from Democrats and critics who associate themselves with the center.

Additionally, during the announcement, Trump received the opportunity to connect with the World Cup, which is part of FIFA's sovereign protocols. Now he will become the first "guest" at the World Cup final on July 19, 2026.

Tags: USA/Sport/Football