US President Donald Trump holds the FIFA World Cup trophy. Donald Trump's nominee for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Markwayne Mullin, has sparked serious concerns about the United States' preparedness to host the 2026 World Cup. Two days later, the World Cup is set to kick off in the States as USA face Paraguay at the SoFi Stadium in Inglewood. Get all the best sports news and much more on our Facebook pageMarkwayne Mullin has revealed concerns ahead of the World Cup. “At some stage, we will have a resolution, and the World Cup will go on, obviously,” Schirgi said on Tuesday.

Source: Express March 18, 2026 18:52 UTC