US President Donald Trump has expressed his desire for the United States to once again host the FIFA World Cup, this time without sharing hosting duties with Canada and Mexico.
Trump made the remarks during a reception with FIFA President Gianni Infantino at Trump Tower in New York, just days after the conclusion of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
During the event, Trump urged FIFA to select the United States once again as the host of the world’s biggest football tournament. He also joked that the next edition could be staged without Canada and Mexico.
The comments quickly attracted attention, as the 2026 FIFA World Cup had just made history as the first edition to be jointly hosted by three countries—the United States, Canada, and Mexico—and the first tournament to feature 48 participating teams.
The successful organization of the tournament was even described by FIFA President Gianni Infantino as one of the greatest World Cups in history.
Trump Urges FIFA to Choose the United States Again
In his remarks, Trump praised the success of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, noting that the majority of the matches were played in the United States.
Speaking before Gianni Infantino, Trump said FIFA should once again choose the United States to host a future World Cup.
According to Trump, the United States has proven its ability to organize a global sporting event, supported by modern stadiums, advanced infrastructure, and the strong enthusiasm shown by fans throughout the 2026 tournament.
Trump Mentions Canada and Mexico
The most notable part of Trump’s remarks was not only his request for the United States to host the tournament again, but also his comments about Canada and Mexico.
In a lighthearted moment, Trump joked that if the United States were selected to host another FIFA World Cup, Canada and Mexico could be “left behind.”
He even floated another idea—partnering with China as a co-host—which was met with laughter from Gianni Infantino.
Although the comments were not presented as an official proposal to FIFA, they drew widespread attention from international media because they were made by the President of the United States in the presence of the FIFA President.
Could the United States Host the World Cup Again?
The possibility remains, but not in the near future.
FIFA has already confirmed the hosts for the upcoming tournaments:
- 2030 FIFA World Cup: Morocco, Portugal, and Spain, with centenary celebration matches to be held in Uruguay, Argentina, and Paraguay.
- 2034 FIFA World Cup: Saudi Arabia.
- After 2034: No host nation has yet been selected, meaning other countries, including the United States, will still have the opportunity to submit bids.
Why Is Hosting the FIFA World Cup Important?
Hosting the FIFA World Cup offers numerous benefits for the host nation, including:
- Increasing international tourist arrivals.
- Stimulating growth in the hotel, transportation, and small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) sectors.
- Enhancing the country’s global image.
- Generating economic benefits worth billions of dollars.
- Promoting investment and tourism.
Although Donald Trump has expressed his desire for the United States to host the FIFA World Cup once again, the final decision rests entirely with FIFA through its official bidding and selection process.
With the hosts for the 2030 and 2034 tournaments already confirmed, the United States’ next opportunity to stage the competition would only come in a later edition, provided it participates in FIFA’s future bidding process.
In the meantime, Trump’s remarks about the United States, Canada, and Mexico have added another dimension to discussions about the future of hosting the world’s biggest football tournament.***
