Trump Suggests Another World Cup Organized Solely by the U.S.

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Donald Trump leveraged the success of the 2026 World Cup to float a new controversial idea: that the United States organize another soccer World Cup «without Mexico and Canada.» This draws attention because the current tournament was specifically conceived as a shared host among the three North American countries. The comment was made during a reception at Trump Tower in New York alongside FIFA President Gianni Infantino. Furthermore, it reopens the debate over how U.S. domestic politics intersects with the organization of major international events.

What Did Trump Say About a New World Cup?

In a lighthearted speech, Trump celebrated that the 2026 World Cup «has broken records» and described it as «the greatest in history.» He highlighted cumulative attendance of over 6.5 million fans and unprecedented viewership figures. With that context, the president suggested that, given the success, «what we should do is choose the U.S. again, and leave Mexico and Canada out.» He also added that «it was nice having them,» but that «someone else» would need to be chosen for the next World Cup.

Trump suggests another World Cup organized solely by the U.S. — Screenshot from a video published on the X account @RapidResponse47 of the White House of U.S. President Donald Trump, alongside FIFA President Gianni Infantino during a statement this Friday in New York (U.S.). EFE/ @RapidResponse4

The remark was not a formal candidacy announcement, because FIFA has not yet opened selection processes for the edition following the 2034 World Cup. Additionally, the upcoming tournaments have defined bidding cycles. However, the comment carries political weight because it is made at an official event with Infantino at his side. It also reinforces a vision in which the United States appears as the preferred sole host, displacing current partners.

Beyond sports, the message is perceived as a signal toward Mexico and Canada amid ongoing tensions over migration, trade, and security. However, analysts recall that Trump had already criticized cities considered «unsafe» and had suggested relocating 2026 World Cup matches within U.S. territory if he deemed certain venues inadequate. All of this fueled concerns about the stability of the original agreements.

What Role Does FIFA Play?

During the reception in New York, Infantino heaped praise on Trump, reiterating that FIFA’s mission is to bring «joy to the world» through soccer. Additionally, the federation president has cultivated a close relationship with the U.S. leader since before the World Cup. This included visits to the White House and joint events in which he presented trophies and symbolic tickets for the final. That closeness raises questions about how much politics influences technical decisions by the federation.