Divya Delhi: U.S. President Donald Trump met FIFA President Gianni Infantino to evaluate 2026 FIFA World Cup preparations, sparking political and sporting commentary. The US, Canada, and Mexico will co-host the largest tournament in its history, with 48 teams and matches across three nations. Trump startled reporters by showing them a recent Alaska photo of him and Putin. Trump intimated that Putin would attend the global football spectacular after expressing discontent with the Russia-Ukraine situation and saying the next two weeks could determine its course. Though heavy with global politics, the summit had lighter times. Trump joked with Infantino about Team USA winning the title. He joked about taking the FIFA World Cup trophy home when invited to touch it, making the FIFA delegation giggle. The first FIFA World Cup hosted by three nations, 2026, will be historic. It will have 48 teams instead of 32, making it the biggest World Cup ever. In December, Washington will host the official draw, another tournament milestone.