Trump Confirms 2026 World Cup Draw at Washington’s Kennedy Center
Big news has just been shared about the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and it’s making headlines across the sporting world. US President Donald Trump has officially announced that the World Cup draw will take place this December in Washington, D.C., at the iconic Kennedy Center. Originally, Las Vegas had been expected to host the draw, just as it did back in 1994 when the United States last welcomed the tournament. But now, this major event has been shifted to a venue deeply tied to Trump, since he currently serves as chairman of the Kennedy Center.
This announcement adds even more anticipation to what is already being described as “the biggest event in sports.” The 2026 World Cup will be historic for a couple of reasons. For the first time, the tournament won’t just be held in one or two countries—it will span across three: the United States, Canada, and Mexico. On top of that, the competition itself is expanding. Instead of the traditional 32 teams, there will be 48 nations battling it out, meaning more matches, more fans, and even more drama on the world stage.
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During the announcement, Trump was joined by FIFA president Gianni Infantino, who even brought the iconic World Cup trophy with him to the White House. At one point, Trump was invited to hold the trophy, jokingly asking, “Can I keep it?” The lighthearted moment underscored the excitement surrounding the tournament and how much global attention this event will draw. Infantino himself highlighted that the draw will be broadcast live around the world and is expected to be watched by about one billion viewers. He also emphasized the scale of the expanded tournament, saying there will be 104 matches—playfully calling it “104 Super Bowls.”
The draw itself, scheduled for December 5, will determine how the 48 teams are grouped. They’ll be divided into 12 groups of four. From there, the top two teams in each group, along with the eight best third-place finishers, will move on to the knockout rounds. This means that the path to the trophy will be both longer and more challenging than ever before, creating more opportunities for underdog stories and unforgettable moments.
So, with the stage now set at the Kennedy Center, anticipation is already building. The combination of expanded competition, shared hosting across three nations, and the global scale of the event makes this World Cup one of the most ambitious in history. For football fans everywhere, the countdown to December’s draw—and ultimately to 2026—has well and truly begun.
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