Trump pushes for U.S. to host future World Cup alone
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 17, 2026, 11:25 PM
Last updated Jul 17, 2026
At a FIFA World Cup reception in New York, President Donald Trump expressed his desire for the U.S. to host the World Cup again, excluding Mexico and Canada. He addressed FIFA officials and suggested this approach could help alleviate tensions around the tournament. Trump mentioned a proposal by FIFA President Gianni Infantino for the U.S. and China to co-host a World Cup. The next available World Cup for bidding is in 2038, following the 2030 and 2034 tournaments awarded to different hosts. Trump has been active in World Cup discussions, including an incident concerning U.S. striker Folarin Balogun’s red card.
- •Trump voiced support for a U.S.-only World Cup at a FIFA reception.
- •He suggested other countries can host instead of Canada and Mexico.
- •The U.S. previously hosted the World Cup in 1994.
- •2038 is the next year available for World Cup hosting bids.
- •FIFA awarded the 2030 World Cup to a joint bid from Spain, Portugal, and Morocco.
- 12:16 AMYahoo Sports — Trump wants another U.S. World Cup while leaving out Canada, Mexico
- 11:25 PMYahoo Sports — Trump wants the US to host another World Cup, but without Mexico and Canada
"President Donald Trump on Friday told FIFA officials they should pick the United States to host another World Cup, but leave out Canada and Mexico.
"The president also revealed that the FIFA president proposed having the U.S. and China co-host a World Cup.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 18, 2026, 12:16 AMTrump wants another U.S. World Cup while leaving out Canada, Mexico
President Donald Trump on Friday told FIFA officials they should pick the United States to host another World Cup, but leave out Canada and Mexico.
- Yahoo SportsJul 17, 2026, 11:25 PMTrump wants the US to host another World Cup, but without Mexico and Canada
The president also revealed that the FIFA president proposed having the U.S. and China co-host a World Cup.
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