Mexico’s President Confirms Face-to-Face Meeting with Trump Amid 2026 World Cup Draw: What It Means for U.S. Interests

In a move that quietly signals shifting diplomatic undercurrents, Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum confirmed she will hold a brief, face-to-face meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington. The timing is no coincidence: this encounter occurs just before the high-profile draw that will set the groups for the 2026 FIFA World Cup — an event co-hosted by Mexico, the United States, and Canada. Why Does This Brief Encounter Matter? While on the surface this may seem like a routine pre-event protocol for global sports diplomacy, let’s not be fooled. The presence of Sheinbaum on an official Mexican Air Force plane...