WASHINGTON —

The 2026 FIFA World Cup officially kicked off Friday with a star-studded draw in Washington, D.C., revealing the matchups for next year's tournament and featuring appearances by President Donald Trump and several sports legends like Tom Brady, Shaquille O'Neal, and Wayne Gretzky.

The event at the Kennedy Center was more than just about the matchups; FIFA President Gianni Infantino presented President Trump with the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize, honoring his role in ending conflicts around the world, aligning with FIFA's message to unite the world through soccer. Advertisement

"This is truly one of the great honors of my life," Trump said upon receiving the award. "And beyond awards, [Infantino] and I were discussing this. We saved millions and millions of lives."

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