Following FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s visit to the White House, President Donald Trump officially received the first ticket for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The symbolic action signaled the United States’ pivotal role as the tournament’s host country. On Friday, Infantino gave Trump the ticket in person while pointing out its unique designation: it’s obviously row one, seat one, ticket number 45/47. Trump’s record as the 45th president of the United States and his current standing as the 47th president are reflected in the numbers.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will take place from June 11 to July 19, 2026, is expected to be one of the biggest in history. With the United States acting as the main host, it will take place in 16 cities spanning the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The event will be held in the United States for the second time, the previous being in 1994, and it will be the first to use an expanded 48-team format.
Gianni Infantino, the president of FIFA, gives the president the first ticket to the 2026 World Cup Final.”It’s of course row one, seat one it’s ticket number 45/47.”tweet.com/CTvGo215Jr
Additionally, Trump declared that the World Cup draw will be held at the Kennedy Center in Washington on December 5.
Trump highlighted the magnitude of the competition, calling it a “fantastic kickoff.” The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the biggest and most intricate series of events in sports history.
FIFA estimates that the event might reach six billion viewers globally and draw six million fans to North American locations. Trump said that the World Cup would create 185,000 jobs and bring in over $30 billion for the American economy.
The capital will be extremely safe for tourists, he added, thanks to the recent 30-day federal takeover of the Washington police force.
Trump also utilized his meeting with Infantino to discuss a variety of local and international topics while sporting a red headgear bearing the slogan “Trump was right about everything.”
