Photos show Trump and celebs gather for 2026 World Cup draw

U.S. President Donald Trump's face is painted on a football ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Draw.

Italian Fifa President Gianni Infantino (R) speaks to President Donald Trump prior the draw for the 2026 FIFA Football World Cup taking place in the US, Canada and Mexico, at the Kennedy Center, in Washington, DC, on December 5, 2025.

President Donald Trump answers questions from reporters as he arrives on the red carpet with FIFA President Gianni Infantino (R) for the FIFA World Cup 2026 Official Draw at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts December 05, 2025 in Washington, DC. The 2026 FIFA World Cup will take place between June 11 and July 19 featuring 48 teams with matches being played in the United States, Mexico and Canada, the first time the international sporting event will be hosted by three nations.

US Draw assistant Shaquille O'Neal poses on the red carpet upon arrival to attend the draw for the 2026 FIFA Football World Cup taking place in the US, Canada and Mexico, at the Kennedy Center, in Washington, DC, on December 5, 2025.

Chief Football Officer of FIFA Jill Ellis poses on the red carpet upon arrival to attend the draw for the 2026 FIFA Football World Cup taking place in the US, Canada and Mexico, at the Kennedy Center, in Washington, DC, on December 5, 2025.

(From L) Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney, US President Donald Trump and Italian Fifa President Gianni Infantino are seen prior the draw for the 2026 FIFA Football World Cup taking place in the US, Canada and Mexico, at the Kennedy Center, in Washington, DC, on December 5, 2025.

Pierluigi Collina, Chairman of the FIFA Referees Committee, attends the FIFA World Cup 2026 Official Draw at John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on December 5, 2025 in Washington, DC.

Red Carpet Host Eli Manning and Draw Assistant Shaquille O'Neal arrive on the red carpet ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Draw.

Former footballer Blaise Matuidi arrives on the red carpet ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Draw.

Turkey coach Vincenzo Montella arrives on the red carpet ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Draw.

Javier Pastore poses on the red carpet prior to the FIFA World Cup 2026 Official Draw at John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on December 5, 2025 in Washington, DC.

Politician Andrew Giuliani speaks with Red Carpet Host Eli Manning on the red carpet ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Draw.

Commissioner of Major League Soccer (MLS) Don Garber poses on the red carpet upon arrival to attend the draw for the 2026 FIFA Football World Cup taking place in the US, Canada and Mexico, at the Kennedy Center, in Washington, DC, on December 5, 2025.

Cafu, FIFA legend pose on the red carpet prior to the FIFA World Cup 2026 Official Draw at John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on December 05, 2025 in Washington, DC.

Herve Renard, Head Coach of Saudi Arabia, poses on the red carpet with Saudi Arabia delegation members prior to the FIFA World Cup 2026 Official Draw at John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on December 5, 2025 in Washington, DC.

President Donald Trump and Gianni Infantino, President of FIFA, attend the red carpet prior to the FIFA World Cup 2026 Official Draw at John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on December 5, 2025 in Washington, DC.

President Donald Trump attends the red carpet prior to the FIFA World Cup 2026 Official Draw at John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on December 5, 2025 in Washington, DC.

President Donald Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino pose on the red carpet upon arrival to attend the draw for the 2026 FIFA Football World Cup taking place in the US, Canada and Mexico, at the Kennedy Center, in Washington, DC, on December 5, 2025.

President Donald Trump shakes hands with FIFA President Gianni Infantino as he receives the FIFA Peace Prize during the draw for the 2026 FIFA Football World Cup taking place in the US, Canada and Mexico, at the Kennedy Center, in Washington, DC, on December 5, 2025.