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US Mulls 2038 World Cup Bid as FIFA Expands Teams

6/26/2026

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Giuliani Eyes 2038 Bid

Andrew Giuliani, White House World Cup task force director, says the United States could consider bidding to host the men’s 2038 World Cup.
FIFA is reviewing an expansion of the World Cup to 64 teams as early as 2030.
Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay will stage opening three matches of the 2030 World Cup co-hosted by Spain, Portugal and Morocco.
Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 World Cup.

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Trump Attends

Gianni Infantino said U.S. President Donald Trump will attend the World Cup final in New Jersey on July 19.
Human rights groups warned the Trump administration’s immigration policies could affect supporters before the tournament.
Andrew Giuliani, executive director of the World Cup task force, called the opening weeks wonderful, praised the United States, and said President Donald Trump “likes a cliffhanger,” hinting at a surprise appearance before the final.

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Giuliani Pushes 2038

The task force said United States spent only a couple billion dollars on stadiums, far less than the tens-of-billions other hosts usually require.
Giuliani said officials must see the 2026 World Cup before preparing a 2038 bid.
He recalled attending matches as an eight-year-old in the 1994 World Cup, which fuels his enthusiasm and argues existing venues and transport already meet a 64-team format, removing the need for new construction.

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Giuliani Eyes 2038 Bid

Andrew Giuliani, White House World Cup task force director, says the United States could consider bidding to host the men’s 2038 World Cup.
FIFA is reviewing an expansion of the World Cup to 64 teams as early as 2030.
Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay will stage opening three matches of the 2030 World Cup co-hosted by Spain, Portugal and Morocco.
Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 World Cup.

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