The United States launched its bid to co-host the 2026 World Cup with Mexico and Canada on Monday after gaining the support of President Donald Trump amid regional political tensions.
Trump derided Mexico as a source of rapists and criminals in his campaign and has vowed to build an impenetrable wall on the southern border.
US Soccer President Sunil Gulati was asked about the impact of Trump's policy toward Mexicans as he presented the bid alongside his counterparts from Mexico and Canada.
"We have very specifically addressed this with the president," Gulati said of the Trump controversies.