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President Trump announced from the Oval Office that the group-stage draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup will take place at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on December 5, 2025 — a proud moment for any American who values our country’s standing on the world stage. The decision to host the draw in Washington is not some trivial protocol; it is a statement that America is back as the center of global events and culture. Conservative voters should take pride that our nation will set the table for the biggest World Cup in history.
At a separate appearance ahead of the draw, President Trump publicly praised FIFA president Gianni Infantino and touted what he called record-breaking ticket demand for the expanded 48-team tournament, while FIFA is set to unveil a new peace prize at the ceremony. Whether you like Infantino or not, the plain fact is that the Trump administration has pushed a massive, complex event forward on American soil — and that deserves credit for competent, decisive leadership. The media will try to reduce this to petty headlines, but the millions of fans filling stadiums next summer will see the results in real dollars and renewed civic pride.
This administration didn’t stumble into the World Cup; it leaned in and delivered. The president has repeatedly reminded Americans that he played a central role in winning international attention and events like the Olympics and the World Cup, and that kind of outsized initiative is exactly what brings these opportunities to our shores. Critics who complain about the venue or the guest list are missing the point — bringing the world here creates jobs, boosts local economies, and showcases American hospitality on a scale no other nation can match.
Make no mistake: the tournaments will be American-led in every practical way. FIFA has named 16 host cities across the United States, Canada and Mexico, with 11 of those cities located in the United States where the majority of matches will be played. That concentration means stadiums from coast to coast will be filled with fans spending on hotels, restaurants, and travel, delivering a financial shot in the arm to many working communities. It’s time conservatives stop reflexively attacking every big international event and start recognizing the concrete benefits for American families.
The spectacle surrounding the draw — including production decisions and musical choices that critics will call political — simply underscores how much attention the world will pay to America next year. Reporters have already noted elements of Trump’s cultural imprint on the proceedings, and FIFA’s choreographed honors and prizes are being tailored to the moment, illustrating that our influence still matters. Let the left howl about symbolism while Main Street Americans welcome the tourists, vendors, and small businesses that will profit from a summer of global football in our backyard.
Now is the time for patriotic Americans to rally behind a positive, pro-growth vision: support security plans that keep fans safe, promote local businesses that will benefit, and ignore the naysayers who would prefer to see America sidelined. This is not about partisan cheerleading for a president; it’s about seizing a once-in-a-generation economic and cultural opportunity for our country. If conservatives want to win hearts and minds, we should be the first to stand up and say: welcome to America — we’ll show you how a nation gets things done.
