Published on, Aug. 23 -- August 23, 2025 3:54 PM

US President Donald Trump announced that the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw will be held on December 5 in Washington, DC. The event will take place at the Kennedy Center, which Trump recently took charge of. He called the World Cup draw "probably the biggest event in sports."

Trump made the announcement alongside FIFA President Gianni Infantino at the White House, where Trump playfully asked if he could keep the golden World Cup trophy. Infantino joked that only winners and presidents may touch the trophy, and Trump responded by lifting it with pride.

The 2026 World Cup will be co-hosted by the US, Canada, and Mexico next year. Trump emphasized his pride that the tournament happens during his ...