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Donald Trump Wants Another World Cup in the USA, Sets One Condition
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Donald Trump Wants Another World Cup in the USA, Sets One Condition

From Rzeczpospolita · () Polish

Translated from Polish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Former U.S. President Donald Trump expressed a desire for the United States to host another World Cup.
  • He suggested that future tournaments should exclude Canada and Mexico as co-hosts.
  • Trump also claimed to have influenced FIFA's decision to overturn a red card for U.S. player Folarin Balogun.

Donald Trump, the former U.S. president, has voiced his ambition for the United States to host another FIFA World Cup, but with a significant condition: excluding Canada and Mexico from co-hosting duties.

During a FIFA World Cup reception at Trump Tower in New York, Trump directly appealed to FIFA officials to grant the hosting rights solely to the U.S. for a future tournament. He suggested that omitting North American neighbors would help "diffuse some of the anger, hatred, and tension."

The next men's World Cup available for bidding is the 2038 tournament. FIFA has already allocated the 2030 World Cup to Spain, Portugal, and Morocco, with opening matches in Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay. Saudi Arabia is set to host the 2034 event.

You should pick the United States of America again. This time we will leave out Canada and Mexico.

— Donald TrumpTrump's appeal to FIFA officials regarding future World Cup hosting.

Trump also recounted an interaction with FIFA President Gianni Infantino regarding a controversial red card shown to American forward Folarin Balogun during the current tournament. Trump stated he personally contacted Infantino to review the decision, which led to the suspension being overturned, allowing Balogun to play in the subsequent match against Belgium. This intervention was described as highly unusual and drew criticism.

Trump publicly praised Infantino for this decision at the reception, calling it "another great decision."

You made another great decision. You will never get the credit you deserve.

— Donald TrumpTrump publicly praising FIFA President Gianni Infantino at a reception.
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Originally published by Rzeczpospolita in Polish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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