Donald Trump, FIFA World Cup and Village People
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Donald Trump comes alive at World Cup draw as leather-clad Village People perform YMCA
Donald Trump appeared to have the time of his life at the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw. The president of the United States of America was seen bopping excitedly in his seat as the Village People took to the stage to close out the live draw,
In addition to Trump, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney — who drew their countries into predetermined World Cup groups before the rest of the spots in the 12 four-team groups were filled — Friday’s festivities included plenty of big names.
The Village People will deliver a rendition of "Y.M.C.A." at the Kennedy Center in Washington to cap off the draw for the 2026 tournament co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico.
My goodness, there was so much that had soccer fans wincing at the World Cup draw ceremony, from jokes that didn't land to the whole Donald Trump "soccer" thing to the Great One Wayne Gretzky mispronouncing country names. And then, to sum it all up and cap it all off, it was the Village People performing Trump's favorite song, YMCA.
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Donald Trump YMCA dance, explained: Why Village People will play president's favorite song at World Cup draw
The Village People are performing at the 2026 World Cup draw on Friday. One reason why? Donald Trump loves "Y.M.C.A."
Trump and the Village People’s musical collaboration will be enshrined alongside Diana Ross’ missed penalty during the opening ceremony of the USA’s last home World Cup in 1994 — a cross-cultural carnival of cringe, met with a mix of mirth and despair across the globe.
Football’s governing body to hand out first such award at glitzy World Cup draw event featuring Village People