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Sadik Hossain

Wait, Trump is fantasizing about playing in the 2026 World Cup — someone should tell him the field isn’t wide enough for his waistline

President Donald Trump made headlines during a White House press conference on August 22, 2025, when he announced that the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw will take place at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. The announcement came during an Oval Office meeting with FIFA President Gianni Infantino, who brought the World Cup trophy with him for the special occasion.

During the event, Trump couldn’t help but talk about his own athletic abilities and his youngest son’s sports interests. The president shared personal details about 19-year-old Barron Trump’s impressive height and soccer skills, while also joking about his own potential participation in the upcoming tournament.

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