'Biggest event in sport' - Trump says Washington to host 2026 World Cup draw

The tie for nan 2026 men's World Cup will return spot successful Washington this December, US President Donald Trump has announced.

The tourney will return spot crossed nan United States, Canada and Mexico and will characteristic 48 nations - up from 32.

The tie had been expected to beryllium held successful Las Vegas, which is wherever it was completed erstwhile nan US hosted nan 1994 tournament.

However, nan draw, connected 5 December, will alternatively spell up astatine nan Kennedy Center - nan performing arts venue wherever Trump is chairman.

"It's nan biggest, astir apt nan biggest arena successful sports," Trump said.

Fifa president Gianni Infantino, who brought pinch him nan World Cup trophy, besides took portion successful nan tie announcement from nan Oval Office astatine nan White House.

"The tie will beryllium broadcast unrecorded each complete nan world and will beryllium watched by 1 cardinal viewers," Infantino said.

"It will beryllium 48 participating teams. There will beryllium 104 matches - 104 Super Bowls!"

Infantino offered Trump nan opportunity to clasp nan trophy during nan news convention connected Friday. "Can I support it?" Trump asked.