Ready for 2026: Trump Bets on a US World Cup Run, Messi and Ronaldo in Awe
5 December 2025
Trump's World Cup 2026 Preview
US President Donald Trump drew headlines as he entered the World Cup 2026 draw, delivering upbeat remarks to BeIN Sports and signaling his country’s readiness for the event.
At the start, he proclaimed: 'I’m ready, and everyone’s ready, and Infantino is ready too,' implying full cooperation between the United States and FIFA before kickoff.
He later cited impressive ticket sales, saying: 'We’ve posted record ticket sales,' and added: 'We’ll address any difficulty immediately,' underscoring sweeping plans to host the tournament.
Asked about America’s chances, Trump smiled: 'I think the U.S. has a slim chance; the competition is incredibly tough'.
He added: 'I don’t want to pull any match from any city; we want everyone to benefit from the tournament'.
Separately, Trump praised Messi and Ronaldo, saying: 'Messi is great, Ronaldo is great, and I’ve met Ronaldo at the White House; he’s a wonderful person'.
The remarks come ahead of the 2026 World Cup hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico, expected to be among the biggest editions in tourney history. Fans hope for a dazzling opening ceremony and a fair competition, with plenty of goals and good vibes. Maybe even a surprise assist from destiny for fans.
