President of the United States Donald Trump has voted for a joint bid by the United States, Canada and Mexico to host the 2026 World Cup, taking advantage of his reception of the president of the federation, Gianni Infantino, to raise a red card against journalists. "I'm very happy that we won this important event, perhaps the biggest sporting event in the world," Trump said from the White House Oval Office, referring to his 12-year-old son's passion for football.

"In 2026 I will not be here, they may extend the term of office, and if they do not do so, the press will be worried," he said. "The latter will be bored (if his mandate is not extended)."

Trump was elected president of the United States in late 2016 and took office in January 2017 for a four-year term. If he is reelected in the next presidential election, Trump will remain in the White House until late 2024. US laws prohibit one person from taking over the presidency for more than two terms, meaning Trump will not be in office when the country hosts the World Cup for the second time in its history. (After 1994).

Since his election, Trump has known a tense relationship with the American press, reaching what he calls "the enemy of the people" and spreading "false news" about him.

During the reception at the White House, he presented a yellow and a red card to explain what it means to raise each, before the US president with a broad smile raised the red card to journalists in the Oval Office. Infanteño confirmed FIFA's determination to work with the United States, Canada and Mexico to organize the World Cup, bringing to the White House two shirts with his name and symbols 26 (symbolizing 2026) and 45 (representing Trump as the 45th president of the United States).

The tripartite trio won the FIFA World Cup in June 2026, ahead of a Moroccan nomination. The voting took place on the eve of the 2018 World Cup finals. The 2026 World Cup will be held with the participation of 48 teams instead of 32 currently.

The joint United States, Canada and Mexico team won the 2026 World Cup at the expense of Morocco.

2026

The year in which the United States, Canada and Mexico receive the World Cup finals.