WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump will take center stage at Friday's World Cup draw in Washington, rolling out the welcome mat for teams and fans from around the globe as his administration expands restrictions on travel to the United States and he hardens his rhetoric against immigrants.
President Donald Trump speaks Nov. 17Â during a meeting with the White House task force on the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington as FIFA President Gianni Infantino, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and FIFA senior adviser Carlos Cordeiro listen.Â
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem listens Nov. 17Â as President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with the White House task force on the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington.Â
President Donald Trump speaks Nov. 17Â during a meeting with the White House task force on the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington as FIFA President Gianni Infantino, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and FIFA senior adviser Carlos Cordeiro listen.Â
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem listens Nov. 17Â as President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with the White House task force on the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington.Â