FIFA is gearing up for what it hopes will be the most spectacular World Cup draw ever, but this year’s ceremony in Washington comes with an unusual level of political tension. With Donald Trump set to take center stage at the Kennedy Center on Friday, what’s usually a glitzy, football-focused event is suddenly carrying a much heavier global spotlight.

In just six months, the United States alongside Mexico and Canada will host the biggest World Cup in history. But hosting a tournament with Trump in office has created complications that go far beyond stadium logistics. The U.S. president has frustrated both co-host nations, threatened to shift matches, and tightened visa rules, directly impacting fans and delegations from across the world.

The U.S. is set to host a massive 82 of the tourna

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