World Cup call from Trump: 'We must do this again while I'm still alive'

U.S. President Donald Trump, addressing FIFA President Gianni Infantino following the 2026 World Cup final, stated that the tournament should be organized in the United States again.

The final match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which was the scene of great excitement, took place at MetLife Stadium. The tournament concluded with Spain winning its second world championship after a goal by Ferran Torres in extra time during the match against Argentina. The Spanish had achieved their first victory in 2010.

U.S. President Donald Trump, who followed the grand final from the stadium, participated in the ceremonies alongside FIFA President Gianni Infantino. The leader of the U.S., which hosted the event, made exclusive statements to FOX Sports after the match. Touching upon the great success provided by hosting the tournament in his country, Trump said, "Looking at the numbers, we're going to ask for it again, right away. But to avoid the shock, you can announce us first, maybe for the next ones, or even the ones after that. But we have to do it again, and we have to do it while I'm still alive."

Emphasizing that hosting the tournament in the U.S. was very meaningful to him, Trump drew attention to the success of the organization by saying, "I don't think anything like what happened at the World Cup has ever happened before. It was magnificent. It was beautiful to watch, and I really offer my great praise to Gianni for this."