Trump Says 2026 World Cup Draw Set for December 5 in Washington

President Donald Trump announced that the draw for the 2026 World Cup will be held in Washington on December 5, with the event set to be hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Trump, accompanied by FIFA chief Gianni Infantino, highlighted the significance of the draw, which was initially planned for Las Vegas but was moved to the US capital.

Trump expressed his excitement, stating, "This is big, probably the biggest event in sport." He also hinted at the possibility of Russian President Vladimir Putin attending the World Cup, depending on the outcome of peace efforts in Ukraine. Trump and Infantino shared a moment in the Oval Office, with Infantino presenting the US leader with a giant ticket to the World Cup final.

The draw's location at the Kennedy Center has political undertones, as the Trump administration recently took over the venue.