**Trump Proposes Renaming American Football to Embrace Soccer**
Former President Donald Trump has suggested that American football should be renamed to allow soccer, known as football in most countries, to take on the title. His remarks came during the World Cup draw event in Washington, D.C., where he highlighted the growing popularity of soccer in the United States.
Trump stated, “When you look at what has happened to football in the United States, again soccer in the United States, we seem to never call it that because we have a little bit of a conflict with another thing that’s called football. But when you think about it, shouldn’t it really be called, I mean this is football, there’s no question about it. We need to come up with another name for the NFL stuff. It really doesn’t make sense when you think about it.”
At the same event, Trump was honored with the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize, presented by FIFA President Gianni Infantino. The award included a trophy featuring golden hands holding a soccer ball, along with a medal that Trump donned immediately. The FIFA Peace Prize is awarded annually to individuals who demonstrate a strong commitment to promoting peace and unity globally through their leadership.
In March, Trump established a task force for the upcoming soccer tournament, which will be jointly hosted by the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. He chairs the task force, with Vice President JD Vance serving as vice chair, and Rudy Giuliani’s son overseeing daily operations. The U.S. will host 11 of the 16 cities for the tournament.
Previously, Trump had threatened to relocate games from cities deemed unsafe, but upon arriving at the Kennedy Center, he expressed confidence in the security of the host cities and pledged federal support if necessary. The championship match is scheduled for July 19 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, as the international tournament kicks off in June 2026, marking the first World Cup in over two decades to be held across multiple countries.
**FAQ**
**Q: Why did Trump suggest renaming American football?**
A: Trump believes that renaming American football would help clarify the distinction between the two sports, as soccer is referred to as football in most other countries.
