President Donald Trump said Friday that FIFA should consider awarding another World Cup to the United States, but not as a joint event with Canada and Mexico. His remarks put the focus on a U.S.-only hosting plan rather than a shared tournament across North America.
According to the report, Trump made the comments directly to FIFA officials. He argued that the United States should be chosen to stage another World Cup while excluding its two neighboring countries from the hosting arrangement.
The statement adds a political dimension to discussion around future World Cup hosting decisions. By singling out Canada and Mexico, Trump appeared to break from the idea of a regional partnership and instead promote a tournament centered entirely in the United States.
FIFA ultimately controls the process for selecting host countries, but Trump’s comments are likely to draw attention because they link a major global sports event to his broader views on international relations and U.S. leadership.
