2026 World Cup Statements
2026 FIFA World Cup - Latest statements from the press
23rd FIFA World Cup, scheduled to be held in the United States, Mexico and Canada in 2026
“ We have a little bit of a conflict with another thing that's called football but when you think about it... this is football, there is no question. We have to come up with another name for the NFL…
Donald Trump,
‘It doesn’t make sense’: Trump wants to rename American football
“ This is truly one of the great honours of my life. Beyond awards, what matters most is that we saved millions and millions of lives. The Congo is an example. Over 10 million people were killed, and it…
Donald Trump,
Donald Trump awarded FIFA Peace prize at 2026 World Cup draw
“ He always tells me that he’d like me to be in whatever position I’m assigned. We have a very trusting relationship, and we can talk about everything,
Lionel Messi,
Messi’s plans for 2026 World Cup? ‘One day at a time’
“ It catches us at a different point in the season than in Europe. We’re going to start a tough preseason in January and we’re going to have a lot of games in a row with the league and the CONCACAF…
Lionel Messi,
Messi’s plans for 2026 World Cup? ‘One day at a time’
“ The truth is we've been talking about it. He (Scaloni) understands, and we've discussed it a lot,
Lionel Messi,
Messi shocks fans with sceptical World Cup claim: At worst, I will be…
“ Very proud to be there, even if it wasn’t the most important thing of the evening — the most important part was the commemoration,
Kylian Mbappé,
On Paris attacks anniversary, France restrict World Cup qualification…