President Donald Trump joked Friday that the United States should consider hosting a future FIFA World Cup without Canada or Mexico, drawing laughter from FIFA President Gianni Infantino during a World Cup event in New York.

Speaking ahead of Sunday's World Cup final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, Trump praised the tournament's success before quipping that the U.S. could stage the event on its own the next time.

"Maybe we should do it ourselves next time," Trump said, prompting laughs from the audience and Infantino. Trump added that hosting alone would make travel "a little bit easier."

Andrew Giuliani, executive director of the White House Task Force on the FIFA World Cup 2026, told Newsmax on Friday that the tournament has showcased the United States on the world stage and highlighted the administration's efforts to ensure the event ran smoothly.

"It's been an incredible opportunity to show the world what America can do," Giuliani told Newsmax.

The 2026 World Cup is being jointly hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, marking the first time three nations shared hosting duties for soccer's premier international tournament. The expanded event featured 48 teams and 104 matches, with the United States hosting the majority of the games.

Trump and Infantino appeared together at the event to celebrate the tournament before Sunday's final between Spain and Argentina.

"This has been a tournament like no other, filled with fierce competition, unforgettable moments," Trump said as he praised the event and FIFA's leadership.

Infantino thanked Trump and the White House for their support throughout the tournament, calling the competition a global celebration of soccer.

The president also reflected on bringing the World Cup to North America, saying the idea initially sounded unlikely because the United States was not traditionally viewed as a soccer nation.

Trump is expected to attend Sunday's final and participate in the trophy presentation alongside Infantino.

The White House task force was established to coordinate federal security, transportation, and logistics for the tournament, which officials projected would attract millions of visitors and generate billions of dollars in economic activity.