The FIFA World Cup draw offers a friendly, in-person chance for the leaders of Mexico and Canada to discuss favorable terms for a new trade deal with President Donald Trump .

On Friday at noon, Trump, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will take part in the ceremonial ball draw, where the placements of the 2026 FIFA teams will be chosen. As is often the case with international sports, the ceremony invites a chance for a diplomatic breakthrough with Trump and his sometimes tense relationship with the two leaders. Trump will have a prominent speaking role at the ceremony, hosted at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., while the three will take part in the drawing together.

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