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Donald Trump assures he will attend the World Cup

From Le Figaro · () French

Translated from French, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • U.S. President Donald Trump stated his intention to attend the 2026 World Cup, which the United States is co-hosting.
  • Trump has previously claimed credit for securing the U.S. as a host nation for the tournament.
  • The article notes that the World Cup's organization faces debate due to high ticket prices and strict immigration policies affecting attendees.

President Donald Trump has declared his intention to attend the 2026 World Cup, a major international soccer tournament co-hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Responding to a journalist's question, Trump affirmed, "I will go, I will go," though he did not specify which matches he might attend. FIFA President Gianni Infantino has indicated that Trump is expected to present the trophy to the winning team. Trump has frequently boasted about his role in bringing the 2026 World Cup to the United States, asserting that the competition is already an unparalleled success. However, the tournament's organization has drawn criticism. Concerns have been raised regarding exorbitant ticket prices and the stringent immigration restrictions implemented by the Trump administration. These policies have reportedly prevented some spectators, team staff, and even a Somali referee from entering the U.S. The President addressed these concerns, stating, "We are working very seriously to ensure that the right people enter our country."

I will go, I will go

— Donald TrumpPresident Trump's affirmation when asked if he planned to attend matches at the 2026 World Cup.
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Originally published by Le Figaro in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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