Although he has celebrated the opportunity to host the best soccer players on the planet during the FIFA World Cup, President Donald Trump says he doesn’t want America to have to share the global spotlight next time.
In recent remarks, he called on the organization to consider the U.S. as a host of the event in the future, but next time without the inclusion of the nation’s northern and southern neighbors.
As The Hill reported:
“You should choose the United States of America again. This time we will leave Canada and Mexico out,” the president said, directing his comment to FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
ADVERTISEMENTAfter this, the president said FIFA should “pick somebody else” to “take some of the anger, hatred and steam out of everyone.”
The sports federation has already selected its next host countries for the tournament, which is held every four years. The 2030 FIFA World Cup will be hosted jointly by six countries: Spain, Portugal, Morocco, Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay.
His stance on the matter attracted some social media attention. Watch the clip here:
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I have to say I appreciate CBS using the word jokingly.
Bravo.
There may be hope for some of you yet.— Laura Marciano. American1st/Italian/Polish/Gypsy (@LauraMarciano8) July 18, 2026
Massive troll our Donald 😂
— The Whirlwind (@_TheWhirlwind_) July 18, 2026
Mr president @realDonaldTrump is right how can the united states 🇺🇸 host the worldcup alongside small nations yet we are big enough to host it alone!!! As Americans weren't happy at all #GodblessAmerica #scripturelamp #USMNT
— The Scripture Lamp (@scriptureDaily6) July 18, 2026
USA Today added these details about Trump’s plans for Sunday’s World Cup Final:
Is Trump going to the World Cup final?
Yes, Leavitt confirmed it Thursday June 16, saying Trump will be at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. for the 3 p.m. ET kickoff. Argentina is playing for the chance to become the first back-to-back champion since Brazil in 1962, while Spain is looking for its second-ever World Cup title.
Will Trump present the World Cup trophy?
He will, and he will not do it alone. Infantino said in June that the two men would run the ceremony together.
“We will be together with the president enjoying the final and handing the trophy to the winner, of course, together,” Infantino said during an interview on Fox.
Here’s some additional coverage:
🚨 NOW: President Trump is working from his New Jersey property and gearing up to attend the WORLD CUP FINAL tomorrow, Spain vs Argentina
Trump is overseeing one of the most successful World Cups in HISTORY 🇺🇸
The Democrats hate watching USA succeed on the world stage! pic.twitter.com/k5oCxkvRgP
— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) July 18, 2026
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