Summary
The 2026 World Cup draw took place in Washington, determining matchups for the tournament hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. President Trump received a peace prize, and the draw revealed potential significant games, including a possible match between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
Key Facts
- The 2026 World Cup draw was held in Washington.
- The United States, Canada, and Mexico are the host nations for the event.
- President Trump received a peace prize during the event.
- A possible match between Argentina's Lionel Messi and Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo could happen in the quarterfinals.
- Sepp Blatter, former FIFA president, was mentioned in relation to FIFA's current president, Gianni Infantino.
- Scotland's team will play against Brazil, a team they have faced five times in previous World Cups without winning.
- Haiti qualified for the World Cup for the first time in 52 years.
- The article revives the "Conventional Wisdom" column, with arrows indicating rising or falling figures in current events.
