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Trump Says 2026 World Cup Draw Will Be Held at Washington's Kennedy Center

The Oval Office announcement sets the World Cup draw for December 5 at Washington's Kennedy Center.

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President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office while FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Vice President JD Vance look on. Trump announced the FIFA World Cup 2026 draw will take place at The Kennedy Center.
President Donald Trump speaks at The People's House museum, Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, in Washington.
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Overview

  • The president delivered the announcement from the Oval Office, naming the Kennedy Center as the draw venue.
  • He specified December 5 as the date for the group-stage draw.
  • Trump joked that some people call the venue the 'TRUMP Kennedy Center' but said that was not being adopted.
  • Newsweek reported that Trump has been in regular contact with FIFA president Gianni Infantino ahead of the tournament.
  • The 2026 World Cup is scheduled for June 11 to July 19 with 48 teams competing across 16 host cities.