Overview
- Argentina’s presidency and event organizers confirmed Milei’s participation at the Kennedy Center in Washington at 2:00 p.m. on Dec. 5.
- Trump is slated to attend as host leader for the 2026 tournament co-hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada, with FIFA inviting heads of state from qualified nations.
- Multiple outlets report Milei and Trump are expected to share an exclusive presidential box during the ceremony, though this seating plan has not been formally detailed.
- Officials and media indicate the trip could be used to advance or potentially formalize a bilateral trade and investment framework recently announced by both governments, whose specifics remain under negotiation.
- The encounter would be their sixth meeting since 2024 and comes as Milei approaches his 15th trip to the United States during his presidency.