President Donald Trump surprised everyone with a mix of bravado and humor. While announcing the 2026 World Cup draw at the Kennedy Center, Trump boasted, “I look extremely good in shorts,” after being asked if he’d join the ceremony in December.

I was just sent a picture by someone who wants to be [at FIFA World Cup events] badly,” Trump said, holding up the glossy image.

US President Donald Trump met with FIFA President Gianni Infantino to discuss preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. During the media interaction,

The 2026 World Cup draw will be held at the Kennedy Center, and not in Las Vegas. It opened up questions about more political football between Trump and Infantino.

FIFA president Gianni Infantino's closeness with deeply polarizing U.S. president could have ramifications for 2026 World Cup.

Donald Trump caused outrage among viewers during a 2026 World Cup press conference alongside FIFA president Gianni Infantino.

President Donald Trump on Friday showed off a photograph he said Russian President Vladimir Putin sent him of them standing side by side a week ago in Alaska. Trump brandished the picture in the Oval Office as he announced the 2026 World Cup draw will be hosted in Washington at the Kennedy Center.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy recently expressed skepticism about the Trump-Putin meeting in Alaska, describing it as a "personal victory" for Russian President Vladimir Putin because it took place on U.