Donald Trump says "We have to do this again" as he urges FIFA chief to bring 2038 World Cup to U.S

During the 2026 World Cup final, which the United States co-hosted with Mexico and Canada, President Donald Trump directly urged FIFA president Gianni Infantino to bring the tournament back to America for the 2038 edition. Trump told FOX Sports he would request the event immediately, citing strong U.S. interest and attendance figures. FIFA’s rotation rules, which bar confederations that hosted the previous two World Cups from bidding, leave only North America and Oceania eligible for 2038, making the U.S. the likely frontrunner. Trump, who will be 92 by then, has publicly pushed FIFA on multiple matters, including a controversial decision to overturn a U.S. player’s suspension after reportedly calling Infantino. The 2038 host will be chosen in the next year or two.