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President Donald Trump praised the success of the 2026 World Cup draw in Washington, D.C., on Friday, where he was honored with the first-ever FIFA Peace Prize at the event meant to set the stage for the global sporting event coming to the United States next year.

Speaking ahead of a private concert by Andrea Bocelli at the White House, the president thanked the Italian tenor for his opening performance at the Kennedy Center. Trump also remarked on the success of the draw and claimed that more than “a billion people” tuned in to watch the participating nations learn their fate for the tournament beginning in June.

“He was so good today at the FIFA Award,” Trump began, speaking about Bocelli. “It was an award for me, I can tell you. But it was

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