President Donald Trump announced Friday that the Kennedy Center, or the “Trump-Kennedy Center” as he sometimes refers to it, will host the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw on December 5.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino joined Trump, who helped secure North America as the venue for the 2026 World Cup during his first term, for the announcement in the Oval Office.

“It’s a tremendous honor to bring the global event and this incredible group of people and these unbelievable athletes, the best athletes in the world, to the cultural center of our nation’s capital,” he added.

Trump stressed the scope of the World Cup, equating it to a series of “Super Bowls” as Infantino has done.

“The World Cup draw will set up the group stage of competition; 48 teams will play in 104 games across 16 North American

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