Trump made the announcement flanked by Vice President J.D. Vance and FIFA president Gianni Infantino in the Oval Office.

President Donald Trump announced Friday the 2026 World Cup draw will take place on December 5 at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC., combining the world’s biggest soccer tournament with the institution he has sought to overhaul.

Since taking office, Trump has taken an intense interest in the Kennedy Center, making his fourth visit to the institution on Friday to survey contractor plans to renovate the complex. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, Trump’s signature piece of legislation, included $257 million to upgrade the facility.