The American president has publicly demanded support from allies for the United States' joint World Cup bid for 2026, a move that won't go over well
Donald Trump's sudden interest in soccer — and specifically the U.S. joint-hosting bid for the 2026 World Cup — doesn't appear to be going away, and what the American president may consider attempts to help the cause could wind up turning into a diplomatic own goal.
The U.S. joint bid with Mexico and Canada is facing surprising competition from its lone challenger for the 2026 World Cup, Morocco, with both bids heading into the final month of lobbying to secure hosting rights.