New ideas about Ukraine and his own football ambitions: Trump wants to be able to do everything again

US President Donald Trump once again made a special appearance at the White House: On Friday, he met with FIFA President Gianni Infantino for a press conference in connection with the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada, Mexico, and the USA . While Infantino showered the American president with compliments and offered him the first ticket to the tournament final at the New York-New Jersey Stadium, Trump suddenly rummaged through his desk and pulled out a photo of himself and Putin in Alaska.

His words: "I just received a photo from someone who really wants to be there. He showed great respect for me and our country, but less so for others, but I'll sign this for him. I received the photo and thought you'd like to see it."

During the course of the event, Trump then somewhat abruptly brought up other topics—such as the war in Ukraine . He vented his anger about the latest Russian attacks: "I'm not happy about this at all. We'll know more in the next two weeks." He also made a threat to the Kremlin: "I'd better be happy after the next phase." He said he had "some ideas" if no one backed down.

Of course, he didn't hold back on self-praise this time either. The red baseball cap he wore bore the phrase: "Trump was right about everything." Things got even more curious when a reporter asked him about his own ambitions for the 2026 World Cup. Actor and director Eric Daugherty from Texas posted the brief conversation on X: "Reporter: 'Will you be attending FIFA events?' Trump: 'Maybe I'll play myself. I see how much money these players make. I'm a very good athlete... Maybe I'll wear shorts. I look extremely good in shorts.'"

Gianni Infantino also presented Trump with his personal XXL ticket to next summer's World Cup final. The president was delighted and proudly held his ticket up to the cameras. Trump also got a chance to admire the trophy. "This trophy is only for winners," the FIFA boss told Trump with a conspiratorial expression.