US President Donald Trump will attend the FIFA World Cup final on Friday: the White House

The White House confirmed on Monday that US President Donald Trump will attend the draw for the FIFA World Cup finals in Washington later this week.

The United States will co-host the 2026 tournament along with Canada and Mexico.

“On Friday, President Trump will attend the FIFA World Cup final draw at the Kennedy Center,” White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters.

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Trump has made the World Cup a centerpiece of both his second presidency and the 250th anniversary of American independence next year.

But the massive sporting spectacle has not escaped the political turmoil caused by Trump’s hardline stance on a host of issues.

Trump has floated the possibility of moving games from some U.S. host cities amid a crackdown on what he says is crime and illegal migration in some Democratic-run areas.

Published on December 2, 2025