The FIFA event for the draw ahead of the World Cup to be held in Mexico, Canada, and the United States next summer in 2026, held at the Kennedy Center, received a visit from the three leaders of the host countries.
And in this spectacle that, unlike ever before, carried political overtones, FIFA president Gianni Infantino showered praise on the president of the United States, who was presented with the FIFA Peace Prize.
According to the world governing body of football, this award is given to the person who helps make efforts to improve the quality of life of people across the planet. Although in this case the narrative seemed very forced to award Trump no matter what.
The idea was to keep him pleased in a venue as cold as Washington, which will not host any match of the 2026 World Cup, but was used only to appease the U.S. president.
In light of this, those who had the opportunity to watch what happened there, some in favor and others against Trump, left their impressions on their social media pages regarding what was seen at the beginning of the World Cup lead-up, ahead of the ball starting to roll on June 11, 2026, with the opening match between Mexico and South Africa at the legendary Azteca Stadium, which on this occasion will have its third inauguration of the world’s greatest football tournament, unlike any other venue.
Tavia Hunt leaves a message for Trump
For the wife of the owner of the Kansas City Chiefs, Tavia Hunt, Trump’s participation in the event was significant.
An incredible day at the Kennedy Center in D.C. for the World Cup Draw.
Said Tavia, and she also expressed her approval that the tournament will be played in the country.
Congratulations to President Trump on receiving the FIFA Peace Prize, recognizing his extraordinary efforts to promote peace and unity globally.” … “With the World Cup bringing the nations to us-may we steward this moment well and share the hope of Christ with all who come.
It should be remembered that Kansas City will host six World Cup games, four group-stage matches, and two knockout-round games, including the quarterfinals.
Tavia Hunt has expressed support for Trump’s policies, which has generated strong criticism from those who hate and detest the current president of the United States. She has even backed his anti-immigration actions and the conservatism promoted within the Republican Party.
For the Hunts, hosting several FIFA games in their stadium will mean a major opportunity to make their team better known to a larger audience and to try to attract people to visit them in the near future.
Trump’s debate with the names of football and soccer
Among Trump’s appearances at the World Cup draw, he also spoke about the name used in the NFL and how feet are not used, unlike in soccer, and he proposed that the name should be changed.
When you look at what has happened to football in the United States, which is soccer in the United States, we seem to never call it [football] because we have a little bit of a conflict with another thing that’s called football.
But when you think about it, shouldn’t it really be called … this is football, there’s no question about it. We have to come up with another name for the NFL. It really doesn’t make sense when you think about it.
Said Trump.
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