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The President was flanked by FIFA officials at the White House as he announced that the 2026 World Cup draw would be held at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC
Infantino also presented Trump with the first official ticket for the 2026 tournament. (Image: Reuters)
In a characteristic display of his public persona, US President Donald Trump veered from a substantive announcement to offer a personal assessment of his physical appearance. Speaking at the White House on Friday, the President was flanked by FIFA officials as he announced that the 2026 World Cup draw would be held at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC.
During the press conference, a reporter asked if he would participate in the December draw and whether he might consider wearing shorts, given the athletic context of the event. President Trump, whose public attire is almost exclusively a suit and tie, responded with a confident boast about his own physique. “I look extremely good in shorts,” he said, to a mix of chuckles and nods in the room. He did not directly confirm whether he would be wearing them for the event, instead pivoting back to the importance of the World Cup.
The comment, while seemingly off-the-cuff, highlights a consistent theme in the President’s public remarks: his focus on physical image and self-assured confidence. It also follows recent reports about his health, specifically a diagnosis of chronic venous insufficiency in his legs that the White House disclosed in July. The medical condition, which can cause swelling, led to speculation about his overall health, a topic he has consistently sought to dismiss.
When a reporter asked him if he would take part in FIFA events, Trump said, “I may play. I see the money these players make. I am a very good athlete.”
As FIFA chief Gianni Infantino showed the World Cup trophy to Trump, saying it was “only for winners”, the US President grabbed the coveted prize and held on to it. “Can I keep it?” he joked. “We’re not giving it back! It’ll fit very well on the wall over there.”
By making a lighthearted and assertive comment about his appearance, President Trump sought to project an image of vigour and good health. The remarks quickly circulated on social media, becoming a topic of discussion that, for a moment, overshadowed the official announcement of the World Cup draw.
Pathikrit Sen Gupta is a Senior Associate Editor with News18.com and likes to cut a long story short. He writes sporadically on Politics, Sports, Global Affairs, Space, Entertainment, And Food. He trawls X via …Read More
Pathikrit Sen Gupta is a Senior Associate Editor with News18.com and likes to cut a long story short. He writes sporadically on Politics, Sports, Global Affairs, Space, Entertainment, And Food. He trawls X via … Read More
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