President Donald Trump will be forever etched in history as America’s “Soccer President,” the leader who elevated the world’s most popular sport to unprecedented heights on U.S. soil through the monumental 2026 FIFA World Cup. Yesterday’s glitzy group stage draw ceremony at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., was a full-throated MAGA spectacle for the international game, with Trump taking center stage alongside Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to ceremonially draw the host nations’ positions, while accepting FIFA’s inaugural Peace Prize amid performances of his rally favorites like “Nessun Dorma” and “Y.M.C.A.” by the Village People. This star-studded event, infused with American patriotism and Trump’s personal flair, marked a pivotal moment in embracing soccer as a core part of the nation’s sporting identity.

With the World Cup draw now complete, the 48 teams know their group stage opponents for the tournament spanning the United States, Canada, and Mexico next summer, setting the stage for a New Golden Age where soccer surges in popularity to rival the traditional Big Three of American football, basketball, and baseball. Trump’s administration has championed massive investments in stadiums, youth programs, and national pride around the event, coinciding with America’s 250th birthday celebrations, promising packed venues, record viewership, and a cultural shift as millions of Americans—energized by the USMNT’s path and global stars—fully adopt the beautiful game. This North American-hosted spectacle will foster broad acceptance, drawing families, new fans, and immigrants together in a shared passion that transcends old divides.

As the continent unites through this shared World Cup triumph, the bonds forged among the U.S., Canada, and Mexico signal the dawn of a greater North American alliance—a secure, prosperous, and fortified empire shielded from global turmoil by strong borders and mutual strength. By mid-century, this unity could evolve into an even closer partnership, protecting its people amid a burning world outside, with soccer as the enduring symbol of resilience, cooperation, and American-led prosperity in the New Golden Age. Trump’s visionary hosting ensures the 2026 tournament will be remembered not just as a sporting event, but as the catalyst for this historic transformation.