Donald Trump seeks USA to host 2038 FIFA World Cup after 2026 success
The Guardian Sport • 2 min read • Latest: Jul 20, 2026, 2:20 PM
Last updated Jul 20, 2026
U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed a strong desire for the United States to host the FIFA World Cup in 2038, following the successful hosting of the 2026 tournament along with Canada and Mexico. Trump stated he has spoken with FIFA President Gianni Infantino about the possibility, arguing that the USA should be considered despite existing hosting assignments for 2030 and 2034 that exclude it. With the 2030 edition being held across multiple continents and 2034 in Saudi Arabia, the USA remains the only realistic option for 2038. Trump will be 92 years old at the time of the tournament, emphasizing his urgency for the bid. FIFA's current rotation rules limit the hosting options, positioning the USA as a likely candidate for the next World Cup.
- •Trump aims for the USA to host the 2038 World Cup.
- •2026 World Cup success fuels hosting ambitions.
- •Next two World Cups are set for 2030 and 2034.
- •FIFA rules limit eligible hosts for 2038.
- •USA remains the only realistic candidate under current conditions.
- 7:00 PMThe Guardian Sport — Could the World Cup be back in the US as soon as 2038? Absolutely
- 2:20 PMYahoo Sports — Why the USA will likely host the 2038 World Cup after President Donald Trump’s request
"Explosion in ticketing and hospitality revenue goes along with a Fifa desire to recoup lost TV income in future deals As is often the case, it has been left to Donald Trump to say the quiet bit out loud. “We have to do this again and we have to do it while I’m around, you hear that Gianni?” the US president told Fox News in an interview broadcast in the buildup to the World Cup final. An American bid for the 2038 World Cup has been the talk of the hotel lobbies populated by administrators from around the world over the past month, who have watched this country’s seemingly limitless appetite for major events and willingness to pay whatever it takes to attend them. Continue reading...
"U. S. President Donald Trump has made it clear that he wants the United States to host another FIFA World Cup as soon as possible.
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External links- The Guardian SportJul 21, 2026, 7:00 PMCould the World Cup be back in the US as soon as 2038? Absolutely
Explosion in ticketing and hospitality revenue goes along with a Fifa desire to recoup lost TV income in future deals As is often the case, it has been left to Donald Trump to say the quiet bit out loud. “We have to do this again and we have to do it while I’m around, you hear that Gianni?” the US president told Fox News in an interview broadcast in the buildup to the World Cup final. An American bid for the 2038 World Cup has been the talk of the hotel lobbies populated by administrators from around the world over the past month, who have watched this country’s seemingly limitless appetite for major events and willingness to pay whatever it takes to attend them. Continue reading...
- Yahoo SportsJul 20, 2026, 2:20 PMWhy the USA will likely host the 2038 World Cup after President Donald Trump’s request
U. S. President Donald Trump has made it clear that he wants the United States to host another FIFA World Cup as soon as possible.
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