Trump Wants World Cup Back in USA While He's Still Alive, Sends Message to Infantino

"We need to do this again, and while I'm still here. Do you hear that, Gianni?" the 80-year-old Trump messaged the FIFA boss. The American president watched the final in East Rutherford as a guest of honor. It was his first visit to the stadium during the tournament, and he was scheduled to present the trophy to the winners after the match.

Trump had previously indicated another US bid to host the World Cup. The 2030 championship will be organized by Spain, Morocco, and Portugal, with one match also taking place in Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay to mark the event's centenary. The 2034 World Cup will be hosted by Saudi Arabia. Andrew Giuliani, head of the White House working group for the World Cup, recently mentioned a potential US bid for the 2038 tournament, featuring 64 participants.

Trump also lauded the success of the championship in the USA, Canada, and Mexico, highlighting the stadiums packed with fans. "I don't think anything like what happened during this World Cup has ever happened before. It was beautiful. It was beautiful to watch, and I credit Gianni for that," he said, according to DPA.