WASHINGTON (dpa) – Donald Trump responded to a question regarding the location for the draw of the 2026 World Cup. A journalist inquired whether the former US President would be involved in drawing teams in Washington. “I don’t know,” murmured Trump, pointing to FIFA President Gianni Infantino. “He is the boss.”

The world association chief acknowledged the suggestion. “This is an interesting proposal,” said Infantino. “We will discuss that.” The two figures have appeared together on multiple occasions in recent months. Trump previously announced the venue for the Los-Gala.The Kennedy Center in the US capital will host the draw, where teams qualified for the World Cup in the USA, Mexico, and Canada will discover their group opponents.

Trump talks about security and the entry of fans

“If we will have this wonderful event in December, it will be very sure,” said Trump.

Trump also used the proclamation to reiterate his security plans for Washington. he had previously cited crime and the neglect of public spaces as reasons for deploying the National Guard in the city. however, official crime statistics do not support his claims. “If we will have this wonderful event in december,it will be very sure,” said Trump.

The former US President also addressed the entry process for fans, mentioning the existing entry restrictions for individuals from certain countries, including Iran, whose national team has qualified for the World Cup. “Certain countries are very, very simple and other countries obviously become a little more difficult,” said Trump.

Regarding the World Cup and the Olympics in Los Angeles, the order states that exceptions should be made for athletes, coaches, supervisors, and their immediate family members.

The 2026 tournament, featuring 48 nations across the USA, Mexico, and Canada, is scheduled to begin on June 11th in Mexico city, wiht the final taking place on July 19th in East Rutherford near New york.

DFB team still has to qualify

In addition to the three host nations, ten other countries have already qualified. The German team is set to play in Bratislava on September 4th. Qualification Group A, which includes Slovakia, northern Ireland, and Luxembourg, is seen as a mandatory task for Julian NagelsmannS team.