Donald Trump: "I hope this will be the best World Cup ever" | OneFootball

The President of the United States, Donald Trump, expressed his hope that the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup will be “the best in history” and celebrated the record ticket sales that have already been generated.

“In terms of sports, I would say this is the most important. There is no other sport like this. It is the biggest sport in the world,” Trump responded when interviewed by DSPORTS on the red carpet at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C.

The eyes of the entire world were on the U.S. capital this Friday, as the ceremony for the group stage draw of the world’s premier football event was held there.

Gianni Infantino, president of FIFA, presented Trump with the “FIFA Peace” award for “his extraordinary and special actions” in favor of peaceful coexistence in the international community.

“It is one of the greatest honors of my life,” said the president upon receiving the award at the Kennedy Center in Washington DC, where the draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup—which will be played in the United States, Mexico, and Canada—took place.

When speaking with DSPORTS upon entering the ceremony, Trump enthusiastically celebrated that the organization of the World Cup has already achieved a historic record in ticket sales for this globally significant event, which, according to FIFA, will be watched by more than 6 billion people on television.

“Do you think it will be the best World Cup in history?” DSPORTS asked. “I hope so,” commented the President of the United States, quickly adding: “It depends. Sometimes the games disappoint you and sometimes they don’t.”

Despite his analysis of what any particular World Cup match might be like, Trump commented: “But there’s a chance. It’s very exciting. And I think the Kennedy Center is doing a good job. Football is a great game.”

“How do you see Argentina for this World Cup?” DSPORTS asked. “I love Argentina. And your president is doing a very good job, as you know. (Javier) Milei.

You know that, right? He’s making Argentina great again,” Trump replied.

On another note, Trump said that many national teams around the world have “powerful teams,” which is why he is excited that the next World Cup could be the best in history.

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