‘Can I Keep It?’: Trump Jokes While Holding FIFA World Cup 2026 Trophy | Watch

Last Updated:August 23, 2025, 00:01 IST

The World Cup 2026 will be the largest in history, featuring 48 teams and matches played across 16 cities in North America.

Infantino also presented Trump with the first official ticket for the 2026 tournament (Image; Reuters)

The FIFA World Cup 2026 is set to be jointly hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, marking the first time three nations will share hosting duties for the prestigious tournament. In a symbolic gesture ahead of the event, FIFA President Gianni Infantino visited the White House in Washington D.C. to meet US President Donald Trump and present him with the first ticket to the global football spectacle.

During the meeting held in the Oval Office, Infantino also handed Trump the official FIFA World Cup 2026 trophy. While presenting the trophy, the FIFA President remarked, “It’s for winners only — and since you are a winner, of course you can as well touch it…" He added that the trophy was heavy and noted that the last person to lift it was none other than Lionel Messi, the 2022 World Cup winner with Argentina.

While holding the trophy, President Trump joked, “Can I keep it?" drawing laughter from those in the room. He followed up with, “Don’t think I’m giving it back," even pointing to a spot in his office where he said he could display the trophy.

Infantino also presented Trump with the first official ticket for the 2026 tournament. He explained that the ticket for Row One, Seat One carried the number 45/47, a symbolic nod to Trump’s unique position as the 45th and 47th President of the US.

The World Cup 2026 will be the largest in history, featuring 48 teams and matches played across 16 cities in North America. The tournament is scheduled to take place from June 11 to July 19, 2026. The official draw for the event will be held at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.

During his interaction with the FIFA President, Trump wore a red cap emblazoned with the slogan, “Trump was right about everything." He was joined at the event by Vice President JD Vance and Secretary Kristi Noem.

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Washington D.C., United States of America (USA)

First Published:

August 23, 2025, 00:01 IST

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