He began his presidency by firing shots around the world. Soon, though, he’ll be hosting everyone on his own turf. Donald Trump, fresh off the trade wars that sent shockwaves across the planet, will be the sitting president during the 2026 World Cup, which the US (along with the neighbors he’s angered, Mexico and Canada) is set to host. In 2028, the Olympics come to Los Angeles, and while the games are still three years away, experts are already warning of chaos and financial meltdown. Meanwhile, most of the world’s major soccer clubs will soon head to the states for FIFA’s inaugural 32-team expanded Club World Cup. It’s shaping up to be a busy few years for sport and America, which are intertwined perhaps more closely now than ever before. So how will a Trump
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Work is underway to build 11 stadiums in Saudi Arabia for the 2034 World Cup One migrant worker fell to his death while building a stadium earlier this month LISTEN NOW: It’s All Kicking Off! Is England’s squad good enough to win the World Cup? By SAM BROOKES Published: 07:16 EDT, 21 March 2025 | Updated: 07:20 EDT, 21 March 2025 A migrant worker has died in Saudi Arabia while building a stadium ahead of the 2034 World Cup, according to reports. Saudi Arabia was given hosting rights by FIFA back in December, and work has already begun on building 11 venues for football’s biggest global tournament. As reported by The Guardian, Muhammad Arshad from Pakistan fell to his death from the upper level of the Aramco Stadium on March
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FIFA president Gianni Infantino confirms 2026 World Cup final will feature a Super Bowl-style half-time show… with Coldplay in charge of choosing the musical performers The 2026 FIFA World Cup final in New Jersey will feature a half-time show British pop rock band Coldplay will work with FIFA to select the performers LISTEN NOW: It’s All Kicking Off! Is it harsh on Anthony Gordon that he misses the Carabao Cup final? By ROBERT SUMMERSCALES Published: 06:54 EST, 5 March 2025 | Updated: 07:44 EST, 5 March 2025 FIFA president Gianni Infantino has confirmed that the 2026 World Cup final will feature a half-time show inspired by American football’s Super Bowl. The tournament – which will be the biggest in World Cup history as will feature 48 national teams, instead of 32