Trump Urges US To Host 2026 World Cup Again

Trump’s Immediate Request After 2026 Success

During a conversation with Fox Sports’ Jenny Taft before the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina, Donald Trump announced that the United States would pursue hosting rights once more.

He told FIFA president Gianni Infantino that the massive turnout across the U.S., Canada and Mexico had erased his earlier doubts about the tournament’s viability.

“We will be requesting it again immediately,” Trump said, adding a suggestion to rotate future hosts to soften backlash.

How the 2026 Tournament Performed

The United States hosted the 2026 World Cup for the first time in over 30 years, drawing millions of fans to matches across three countries.

Sales of tickets and viewership numbers were described as record‑breaking, prompting even skeptics to acknowledge the event’s broad appeal.

The success of the tournament has become a central talking point as the nation considers another run just a few years from now.

Next Steps on the World Cup Calendar

The following editions are already set: the 2030 World Cup will be shared by Morocco, Spain and Portugal, while the 2034 tournament will take place in Saudi Arabia.

The earliest slot the U.S. could revisit is the 2038 edition, when the current rotation rules could allow a North American bid.

Under FIFA’s eligibility framework, a combined Oceania and North America consortium would be competitive for that year’s hosting duties.

Trump’s Deepening Role Within FIFA

Trump first became involved in 2018 when the U.S. secured the 2026 hosting contract, quickly forging a close relationship with Infantino.

He received the FIFA Peace Prize in a December ceremony that sparked controversy among critics.

The president also intervened in the red‑card case of Folarin Balogun, pressing FIFA to reverse a one‑match suspension—an outcome that eventually happened.

Presence at the Final and Aftermath

Trump attended the 2026 final at MetLife Stadium, joining the podium to present the medals and trophy for the victorious Spanish side.

Video footage shows him remaining on stage while La Roja celebrated with the trophy, an moment that drew both applause and boos from the crowd.

His appearance underscored how deeply the event has become intertwined with his public profile and FIFA’s global outreach.

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