The scene inside the Oval Office on Friday closely resembled a recent episode of “South Park” as President Donald Trump touched the FIFA World Cup trophy while being lavished with praise by the association’s president.

World Cup qualifying for European teams begins in September. But FIFA said 42 of the 48 teams that will compete in the 2026 World Cup will have qualified by Dec. 5. The final six spots will be determined by playoff matches in March.

Kennedy Center to host FIFA draw with 42 qualified teams revealed by DecemberPhoto: FIFA World CupU.S President Donald Trump's officially announced that the draw for the 2026 World cup will be staged

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is less than a year away. What can be predicted about the biggest World Cup in history?

Andrew Giuliani, the executive director of the White House Task Force on the FIFA World Cup 2026, spoke with SBJ last week about the federal government’s role in preparing for the 39-day mega-event.

Comeaux’s trip to terror-linked Qatar for FIFA planning has critics slamming his reckless choice to align with a terrorism-supporting nation.

Seattle-based producer Sango is showcasing the FIFA World Cup 26 Host City's diversity, creativity and international culture with a Sonic ID that includes jazz, ferry noises and seagulls.