[Saba Sports News] The FIFA World Cup across the United States, Canada and Mexico has concluded. Expanded to feature 48 teams, the tournament drew more than 6.81 million on-site spectators, setting a new all-time attendance record for the World Cup. Even so, topics including mandatory cooling breaks and the suspended sanction over Folarin Balogun’s red card generated plenty of controversy during the competition.
Against this backdrop, U.S. President Donald Trump remarked that the United States had just hosted the World Cup, describing it as an outstanding tournament and the most successful World Cup in history. He stated there were no protests or criminal incidents on U.S. soil throughout the competition. Every match felt like a Super Bowl, entirely free of disorder. Trump revealed that everyone left with fond impressions of the country. He witnessed enthusiasm from every nation, and nobody wanted to depart. It was remarkable that people truly united over the World Cup. The workload for this tournament was five times that of previous World Cups, yet the United States delivered brilliantly. He expressed hope that the United States could host the World Cup once again.
Some media outlets have pointed out that Trump’s second presidential term will end in January 2029. The 2030 World Cup has already been awarded to Spain, Portugal and Morocco, while Saudi Arabia is set to host the 2034 edition. Accordingly, the earliest World Cup the United States could bid for is the 2038 tournament, which falls outside Trump’s current term.
It is evident that Trump frames the success of this World Cup as a direct reflection of his governing capabilities, seeking to reinforce the political narrative of “America First” and national unity through a major sporting event.