WASHINGTON — All around the globe, eyes focused Friday on the stage where World Cup paths were sorted, nation's names chosen one by one in a draw that determined Argentina and Lionel Messi will start their title defense against Algeria and the U.S. will open against Paraguay.
President Donald Trump, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney holds their countries' name during the draw for the 2026 soccer World Cup at the Kennedy Center in Washington on Friday.
President Donald Trump speaks after being presented with the FIFA Peace Prize by FIFA President Gianni Infantino during the draw for the 2026 soccer World Cup at the Kennedy Center in Washington on Friday.
President Donald Trump smiles after drawing USA's name from a pot during the draw for the 2026 soccer World Cup at the Kennedy Center in Washington on Friday.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, President Donald Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino hold up country names during the draw for the 2026 soccer World Cup at the Kennedy Center in Washington on Friday
President Donald Trump, left, speaks as Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, center, and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, right, stand on stage during the draw for the 2026 soccer World Cup at the Kennedy Center in Washington on Friday.
Ralph Lauren unveils Team USA opening, closing ceremony uniforms for 2026 Winter Olympics
Ralph Lauren-designed official Team USA's Opening and Closing Ceremony uniforms for the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games are displayed, at an event unveiling the collection in New York City, U.S., December 3, 2025. REUTERS/Mike Segar
Mike Segar
Ralph Lauren-designed official Team USA's Opening and Closing Ceremony uniforms for the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games are displayed, at an event unveiling the collection in New York City, U.S., December 3, 2025. REUTERS/Mike Segar
Mike Segar
Ralph Lauren-designed official Team USA's Opening and Closing Ceremony uniforms for the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games are displayed, at an event unveiling the collection in New York City, U.S., December 3, 2025. REUTERS/Mike Segar
Mike Segar
Ralph Lauren-designed official Team USA's Opening and Closing Ceremony uniforms for the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games are displayed, at an event unveiling the collection in New York City, U.S., December 3, 2025. REUTERS/Mike Segar
Mike Segar
Ralph Lauren-designed official Team USA's Opening and Closing Ceremony uniforms for the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games are displayed, at an event unveiling the collection in New York City, U.S., December 3, 2025. REUTERS/Mike Segar
Mike Segar
Ralph Lauren-designed official Team USA's Opening and Closing Ceremony uniforms for the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games are displayed, at an event unveiling the collection in New York City, U.S., December 3, 2025. REUTERS/Mike Segar
Mike Segar
Ralph Lauren-designed official Team USA's Opening and Closing Ceremony uniforms for the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games are displayed, at an event unveiling the collection in New York City, U.S., December 3, 2025. REUTERS/Mike Segar
Mike Segar
Team USA snowboard athlete Red Gerard poses in the Ralph Lauren designed Team USA's Opening and Closing Ceremony uniform for the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games, at an event unveiling the collection in New York City, U.S., December 3, 2025. REUTERS/Mike Segar
Mike Segar
Team USA snowboard athlete Red Gerard poses in the Ralph Lauren designed Team USA's Opening and Closing Ceremony uniform for the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games, at an event unveiling the collection in New York City, U.S., December 3, 2025. REUTERS/Mike Segar
Mike Segar
Team USA Paralympic snowboard athlete Brenna Huckaby poses in the Ralph Lauren designed official Team USA's Opening and Closing Ceremony uniform for the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games, at an event unveiling the collection in New York City, U.S., December 3, 2025. REUTERS/Mike Segar
Mike Segar
Team USA Paralympic snowboard athlete Brenna Huckaby poses in the Ralph Lauren designed official Team USA's Opening and Closing Ceremony uniform for the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games, at an event unveiling the collection in New York City, U.S., December 3, 2025. REUTERS/Mike Segar
Mike Segar
Team USA Paralympic snowboard athlete Brenna Huckaby poses in the Ralph Lauren designed official Team USA's Opening and Closing Ceremony uniform for the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games, at an event unveiling the collection in New York City, U.S., December 3, 2025. REUTERS/Mike Segar
Mike Segar
Team USA snowboard athlete Red Gerard poses in the Ralph Lauren designed Team USA's Opening and Closing Ceremony uniform for the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games, at an event unveiling the collection in New York City, U.S., December 3, 2025. REUTERS/Mike Segar
Mike Segar
Team USA Paralympic snowboard athlete Brenna Huckaby and Team USA Olympic snowboard athlete Red Gerard pose in the Ralph Lauren designed official Team USA's Opening and Closing Ceremony uniform for the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games, at an event unveiling the collection, in New York City, U.S., December 3, 2025. REUTERS/Mike Segar
Mike Segar
Ralph Lauren's Team USA opening and closing ceremony uniforms for the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics are displayed at Ralph Lauren headquarters, Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025, in New York.
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Snowboarders Brenna Huckaby, left, and Red Gerard unveil Ralph Lauren's Team USA closing and opening ceremony uniforms for the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics at Ralph Lauren headquarters, Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025, in New York.
Charles Sykes - Invision
Ralph Lauren's Team USA opening and closing ceremony uniforms for the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics are displayed at Ralph Lauren headquarters, Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025, in New York.
President Donald Trump, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney holds their countries' name during the draw for the 2026 soccer World Cup at the Kennedy Center in Washington on Friday.
President Donald Trump speaks after being presented with the FIFA Peace Prize by FIFA President Gianni Infantino during the draw for the 2026 soccer World Cup at the Kennedy Center in Washington on Friday.
President Donald Trump smiles after drawing USA's name from a pot during the draw for the 2026 soccer World Cup at the Kennedy Center in Washington on Friday.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, President Donald Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino hold up country names during the draw for the 2026 soccer World Cup at the Kennedy Center in Washington on Friday
President Donald Trump, left, speaks as Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, center, and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, right, stand on stage during the draw for the 2026 soccer World Cup at the Kennedy Center in Washington on Friday.
