President Donald Trump urged FIFA to select the United States as the sole host of a future FIFA World Cup.
The proposal seeks to shift the hosting model away from the multi-national approach used for the 2026 tournament. By removing neighboring partners, the administration aims to maintain greater control over the event's organization and economic benefits.
Speaking at Trump Tower in New York, the president met with FIFA President Gianni Infantino to discuss the possibility of another tournament on American soil. The request specifically suggested that Canada and Mexico be excluded from future hosting arrangements. As an alternative to the North American trio, Trump mentioned a possible joint bid between the U.S. and China.
This push for a solo bid follows the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which was co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico [1]. The president indicated that the perceived success of the 2026 event justifies a return to a single-nation host model, or a more strategic partnership.
Trump said the goal is to ensure the United States hosts another World Cup while keeping the event under U.S. control. The meeting occurred in December 2022, shortly before the FIFA World Cup Final between Spain and Argentina.
FIFA has not yet announced any changes to its future bidding cycles or confirmed a shift in hosting requirements. The proposal represents a departure from the current trend of regional co-hosting, which FIFA has utilized to expand the tournament's reach and manage the increased number of participating teams.
“Trump urged FIFA to select the United States as the sole host of a future FIFA World Cup.”
This proposal signals a shift toward nationalist hosting strategies, moving away from the regional cooperation seen in the 2026 World Cup. By suggesting a U.S.-China partnership over a North American one, the administration is attempting to leverage sports diplomacy and economic scale to secure a dominant position in global athletics.
