I was just sent a picture by someone who wants to be [at FIFA World Cup events] badly,” Trump said, holding up the glossy image.

US President Donald Trump’s meeting with FIFA President Gianni Infantino in the Oval Office to discuss the World Cup draw announcement was abruptly derailed by the Republican’s newfound admiration for Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Vladimir Putin could travel to the US for the 2026 World Cup, Donald Trump has said. The US president dangled the prospect of an invitation for the Russian leader, who has largely been treated as an international pariah since he invaded Ukraine more than three years ago.

U.S. President Donald Trump confirms the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw will be held at Washington’s Kennedy Center on Dec 5, with FIFA chief Gianni Infantino present.

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has confirmed that the draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup will take place in Washington on December 5. The World Cup draw ceremony will be held at

Donald Trump caused outrage among viewers during a 2026 World Cup press conference alongside FIFA president Gianni Infantino.

President Donald Trump on Friday showed off a photograph he said Russian President Vladimir Putin sent him of them standing side by side a week ago in Alaska. Trump brandished the picture in the Oval Office as he announced the 2026 World Cup draw will be hosted in Washington at the Kennedy Center.