Donald Trump’s attendance at FIFA World Cup 2026 draw confirmed

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by By News AgenciesDecember 3, 2025 at 11:47 AM

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Donald Trump will attend the FIFA World Cup 2026 draw in Washington on Friday, December 5, 2025. The draw is for the expanded 48-team tournament, which will be held across the United States, Mexico, and Canada from June 11 to July 19, 2026. Trump's attendance highlights his relationship with FIFA chief Gianni Infantino, and he is expected to be named the first recipient of a new FIFA Peace Prize. Trump has made the World Cup a key event of his presidency and the US's 250th anniversary. However, Iran has announced it will boycott the draw due to visa issues for its delegation.

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