U.S. President Donald Trump turned the spotlight onto FIFA president Gianni Infantino ahead of Friday's 2026 World Cup draw in Washington, praising the football boss' organisation of the world’s biggest sporting event.

Come on, they make me happy,” Trump said as he watched the Village People perform “YMCA,” according to an expert lip-reader.

Bafana Bafana have discovered their opponents for the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stages. The South Africans will be competing at their first World Cup since hosting the tournament in 2010. Hugo Broos' charges outlasted competiton from Benin and Nigeria to claim top spot in their qualifying group.

The draws for the 2026 FIFA World Cup have been concluded, with Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo learning their potential paths to the trophy.

"Had I re-rigged, it wouldn't count. The time I don't do what I always tell people to do, and I catch a world record"

Kevin Baxter shares his thoughts on the United States' path in the 2026 World Cup and what teams might have the toughest trek in group play.

The World Cup draw featured Gianni Infantino, Donald Trump and other host-nation leaders as FIFA unveiled the 12 four-team groups for next year's tournament.

The group stage runs until June 27, with synchronized start times in each group for the final matches in the round-robin. The top two teams in each group – and the eight best third-place finishers – advance to knockout stage,