"This Friday, the draw for the 2026 World Cup will take place to set up the 12 groups in which the 48 national teams the largest number of teams ever to compete in a final phase will be placed. A total of 104 matches will be played in just 40 days. The soccer tournament is poised to become the biggest showcase of football in the world's largest advertising market, with an estimated seven million spectators expected to attend the matches."
"The championship is jointly organized by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. But U.S. President Donald Trump aspires to become the true star of the event off the pitch, thanks to his volatile and theatrical nature, controversial policies, and strained relations with Mexico and Canada. Although Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced this week that she will attend the draw, she has made it clear that it will be a brief appearance."
"Trump appears excited about the soccer tournament. He has repeatedly stated that he will personally get involved to ensure the championship is a success. And in this case, he is certainly keeping his word. Immediately after winning last year's presidential election, Trump ordered the creation of a task force, involving his top cabinet members, to coordinate security and logistics for the World Cup. Andrew Giuliani, the White House's World Cup representative, said Wednesday that the effort has grown into the largest whole-of-government sporting event operation"
The draw for the 2026 World Cup will set 12 groups for 48 national teams, the largest field ever, with 104 matches scheduled across 40 days. The tournament expects about seven million spectators and aims to be a major showcase in the global advertising market. The championship is jointly hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. U.S. President Donald Trump seeks a prominent off-field role, citing his theatrical style and policies, while relations with Mexico and Canada remain strained. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum plans a brief draw appearance. A White House task force is coordinating security and logistics.
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