Donald Trump on 'Football' vs. 'Soccer' Debate During World Cup Draw

FIFA World Cup Draw and Co-Hosting

• 🏆 The event features the World Cup trophy and an official draw ceremony for the upcoming tournament.
• 🇨🇦 Mark Carney highlights the significance of co-hosting the World Cup for Canada, emphasizing it as the country's number one sport for youth and a major international event.
• 🌍 North America, including the United States and Mexico, is set to host the top 48 teams, marking it as a monumental occasion.

Trump's Perspective on 'Football' and 'Soccer'

• ⚽ President Trump addresses the long-standing debate in the US about calling the sport 'soccer' or 'football'.
• 🏈 He humorously suggests that American football needs a new name, as the sport played globally is truly 'football'.
• 🌟 Trump recalls watching Pelé play for the Cosmos, acknowledging his legendary status and the sport's growth in the US.
• 📈 He notes the incredible leap in popularity and success of soccer in the United States, evidenced by record season ticket sales.

World Cup Draw Assistance

• 🤝 President Trump, along with Mark Carney and Gianni Infantino, participates in drawing teams for the World Cup groups.
• 🇨🇦 Canada is drawn into Group B1.
• 🇺🇸 The United States is drawn into Group D1.
• 📸 The participants pose for photos with the drawn country names and the World Cup trophy.