Trump Pushes for Immediate U.S. World Cup Return Despite 2038 Timeline

Following the conclusion of the 2026 World Cup final at MetLife Stadium, President Donald Trump expressed a strong desire to bring the global tournament back to the United States “immediately.” In an interview with Fox Corporation, Trump praised the event’s success across North America and indicated he would discuss an accelerated return with FIFA president Gianni Infantino.

While the 2026 joint hosting duties with Canada and Mexico were widely viewed as a success, logistical realities present a challenge for an immediate repeat. The 2030 World Cup has already been awarded to Morocco, Spain, and Portugal, while Saudi Arabia is set to host in 2034. Under FIFA’s current rotation rules, the next opportunity for the North American confederation would likely be the 2038 edition.

The sports media landscape has been a focal point during the tournament, with Fox Corporation playing a central role in the domestic broadcast. The company, which operates extensive sports and news programming segments, has seen recent market movement. As of the latest market snapshot, Fox Corporation shares are trading at $57.62, up 2.8% from the previous close of $56.05. The company holds a market capitalization of approximately $23.47 billion within the Communication Services sector.

Trump has maintained a visible relationship with FIFA leadership since the U.S. secured the 2026 hosting rights, having received the FIFA Peace Prize in December. During the final match, the president was present on the pitch for the medal ceremony, highlighting the high level of engagement between the U.S. administration and the sport’s governing body.

What to watch

• Future FIFA bidding processes for the 2038 World Cup hosting rights.
• Fox Corporation’s quarterly earnings reports to assess viewership and advertising revenue impacts from major sporting events.

Source: original release