The venue was suggested by Trump's administration, and Infantino fell into line, despite numerous FIFA officials preferring Las Vegas.

President Donald Trump had his latest bling request for the Oval Office denied. Trump, 79, could not resist asking to keep the FIFA World Cup trophy after it was displayed in his office on Friday, but FIFA President Gianni Infantino politely informed him that it was not his to take.

Russian leader Vladimir Putin could be invited to next year’s World Cup in North America, US President Donald Trump has suggested. Speaking at a press conference announcing the date and draw of the 2026 tournament on Friday, he told reporters Putin wants to be there “very badly” as he held up a picture of the two from their recent summit in Alaska.

The iconic World Cup trophy was displayed during the announcement, and Infantino made a big show of handing it to Trump while stating that it was only for 'winners,' which includes the FIFA president, presidents of countries, and World Cup victors.

A new KC2026 FIFA World Cup countdown clock is coming to downtown Lee's Summit ahead of next summer's matches in Kansas City.

The scene inside the Oval Office on Friday closely resembled a recent episode of “South Park” as President Donald Trump touched the FIFA World Cup trophy while being lavished with praise by the association’s president.

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