Trump Jokes About Playing in 2026 World Cup Hosted in US, Mexico, Canada

President Donald Trump humorously suggested he might play in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, describing himself as a "very good athlete" who looks "extremely good in shorts," while speaking alongside FIFA President Gianni Infantino. The tournament, co-hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada, will be the first World Cup hosted by three nations and feature an expanded field of 48 national teams. Trump also praised his son Barron as a talented and exceptionally tall soccer player. The official draw for the 2026 World Cup is set to take place on December 5 at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., a venue Trump now chairs and has suggested renaming. While Trump joked about personally drawing the teams, he deferred to Infantino, highlighting the event's significance as akin to "many Super Bowls in a short period of time." Trump has publicly supported the tournament's hosting in North America and is expected to play a prominent role during the event.