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What happened at the FIFA draw?

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The FIFA World Cup draw in Washington, D.C. featured a record 48 teams, with Mexico set to host the opening match. The event included performances and the historic awarding of FIFA's first Peace Prize to Donald Trump. The draw served as a backdrop for high-level political meetings and was seen as a unifying moment amid ongoing trade tensions among co-host nations.

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Carney, Trump, Sheinbaum meet privately after World Cup draw in D.C.

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  • World Cup co-hosts meet amid ongoing trade tensions
  • Carney, Trump, and Sheinbaum agree to continue Kuzma trade talks 27s
  • Trump had recently suggested leaving the three-way trade deal 48s
  • Trump praised as dealmaker and awarded FIFA's first peace prize 1m 36s
  • Canada hopes World Cup cooperation will aid trade negotiations 2m 28s

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Carney, Trump, Sheinbaum meet privately after World Cup draw in D.C.
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CBC News
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Carney, Trump, Sheinbaum meet privately after World Cup draw in D.C.

Despite trade tensions, World Cup co-hosts showed no visible tension during the FIFA final draw, which emphasized unity and peace through soccer.

Carney, Trump, Sheinbaum meet privately after World Cup draw in D.C.
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CBC News
1 day ago
Carney, Trump, Sheinbaum meet privately after World Cup draw in D.C.

Carney and Trump spent nearly three hours together, Trump was honored with FIFA's first-ever peace prize, and the event was celebrated by celebrities and dignitaries.

World Cup draw features record 48 teams, historic FIFA Peace Prize
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SNTV
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World Cup draw features record 48 teams, historic FIFA Peace Prize

The draw introduced 48 teams in 12 groups, Donald Trump received FIFA's first Peace Prize, and Mexico will host the opening match against South Africa.

World Cup draw features record 48 teams, historic FIFA Peace Prize
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SNTV
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World Cup draw features record 48 teams, historic FIFA Peace Prize

The Village People performed as Donald Trump danced during the event, and France's playoff spots will be decided in March.

Trump admin warns Europe could face "civilizational erasure"
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Trump admin warns Europe could face "civilizational erasure"

President Trump attended the FIFA World Cup drawing at the Kennedy Center and met with the leaders of Canada and Mexico, with trade being a main topic.

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