President Donald Trump has expressed interest in the U.S. hosting a future World Cup as a sole host, excluding Canada and Mexico from the arrangement.

U.S. President Donald Trump stated his desire for the United States to host a future World Cup tournament without the involvement of Canada and Mexico. Speaking at a FIFA reception at Trump Tower in New York on Friday, Trump urged FIFA to select the U.S. for a future bid. The next available tournament for bidding is the 2038 World Cup.

Comments on Future Bidding

During the reception held ahead of the final match between Spain and Argentina, Trump suggested that FIFA should select a different host for the tournament following the next one to reduce global tensions. He also noted that FIFA President Gianni Infantino had previously proposed a joint hosting arrangement between the U.S. and China, which Trump dismissed with a remark about the travel distance between the two nations.

Involvement in FIFA Decisions

Trump acknowledged intervening in a disciplinary matter involving U.S. striker Folarin Balogun. After Balogun received a red card during a match against Bosnia and Herzegovina, Trump contacted Infantino to request a review. FIFA subsequently suspended the automatic one-match ban, allowing Balogun to play in the following match against Belgium. At the reception, Trump commended Infantino for his role in reversing the suspension.