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Trump announces FIFA draw will take place at Kennedy Center

  • On Friday, President Donald Trump revealed that the draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be held at Washington, D.C.’s Kennedy Center on December 5.
  • The announcement comes as Trump remains actively involved with FIFA-related events and supervises a $257 million upgrade project at the Kennedy Center, which is connected to its role in hosting the World Cup draw and the forthcoming 250th anniversary celebrations of the United States.
  • The 2026 FIFA World Cup will take place across three countries— the United States, Canada, and Mexico—featuring an expanded format with 48 teams competing in 104 matches. Games will be held in 11 American cities, along with multiple host locations in Canada and Mexico.
  • FIFA projects the tournament will attract 6 million fans and generate $30 billion in the U.S. economy, while FIFA has established offices in Miami and Trump Tower to prepare for the event.
  • The Kennedy Center will serve as the World Cup's primary office and centerpiece for related celebrations, linking the tournament's global event to the nation's capital and cultural institutions.
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The United States is preparing to host the FIFA 2026 World Cup tournament, which will be held in conjunction with Mexico and Canada, two nations that have been one of the favourite targets of Donald Trump’s criticisms and attacks. This Friday the president announced that the championship draw will be held on December 5 at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., the renowned cultural institution that seeks to transform it to align with his admini…

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NBC LA broke the news in Los Angeles, United States on Friday, August 22, 2025.
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