World Cup Draw: A Mixed Bag of Entertainment and Sports

The 2026 World Cup draw was a spectacle that left many scratching their heads. It started with Andrea Bocelli's powerful vocals and Kevin Hart's jokes, but the real show began when Donald Trump and FIFA president Gianni Infantino appeared together. The event was a mix of sports, politics, and entertainment, with a lot of weird moments in between. Shaquille O'Neal joked about his nickname in the soccer world, and Wayne Gretzky struggled with pronunciation. The crowd watched as Infantino handed Trump a "Peace Prize, " which seemed out of place. The event was filled with multicultural elements, but it also felt very American, as pointed out by Canada's head coach Jesse Marsch. The draw itself was a bit of a mess. After over an hour of waiting, the actual draw finally happened. But by then, many viewers were already confused. The event featured a mix of serious sports moments and cringeworthy skits, like a "draw conductor bootcamp" with Rio Ferdinand and British kids. Lionel Scaloni, the World Cup-winning coach of Argentina, made an appearance, and Lauryn Hill brought some energy to the stage. But the most surprising part was Trump's speech. He was relatively understated, which was a shock given his usual style. The event ended with the Village People performing "Y. M. C. A. , " and Trump even danced along. It was a bizarre ending to a bizarre event. The 2026 World Cup promises to be big and brash, but it's anyone's guess what will happen next summer.