FIFA 2026 Draw: US President Donald Trump announced that the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw will be held on December 5 at Kennedy Center in Washington DC. The event will be the largest tournament ever with 48 teams and 104 matches.
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Donald Trump Announce 2026 Fifa World Cup: US President Donald Trump announced on Friday, August 22 that the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw would be held on 5 December at the Kennedy Center in Washington DC. The announcement ended speculation that the draw could take place in Las Vegas, as in 1994, in which Stewi Wonder attended. Trump is currently the chairman of the Kennedy Center. He decided to host a draw in this historic performing Art Venue. The venue is currently undergoing a round of $ 257 million renovation and FIFA’s new American headquarters for the 2026 World Cup will also be built. Trump described it as ‘Shopcea’ of America’s 250th Freedom Enversary Celebration.
What did Donald Trump say about FIFA World Cup 2026?
Trump announced the FIFA President Jiyani Infantino and Vice President JD Vance at the Oval Office. Trump was seen wearing a red hat. He described the tournament as the ‘biggest event of the Games’. Infantino compared this month -run event to ‘104 Super Bowls’, as the tournament is now in 48 teams and 104 matches. Infantino also handed over the World Cup Trophy to Trump, breaking the tradition. Trump put the trophy on his desk and jokingly said, ‘Can I keep it?’ In addition, Infantino also handed him the first seat ceremonial ticket in the first line for the final match.
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Will Trump join FIFA World Cup draw?
President Trump indicated that he could participate in the draw ceremony himself, to which Infantino said, “This is very interesting.” Although Washington DC 16 is not included in the World Cup host cities, Tram’s plan to make Personal Interest and Kennedy Center a new center has made it a major venue.
Why is FIFA World Cup draw organized special?
- Draw will be the largest FIFA World Cup event ever according to 48 teams and 104 matches.
- The Kennedy Center has received a renewal of $ 257 million and will become the new FIFA headquarters of America.
- Trump’s direct connection and his media style is making it a high profile.
- This event will also look like a showpiece at the US’s 250th freedom Enforce Celebration Event.
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