Washington: United States President Donald Trump met the leaders of Mexico and Canada during the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw event in Washington, signaling a renewed phase of diplomatic engagement among the three North American countries.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney joined Trump at the event, which brought world football officials, diplomats and international media together for the highly anticipated tournament schedule announcement.
According to officials, the three leaders held a brief closed-door conversation focused mainly on trade relations. The discussion came at a time when the United States Mexico Canada Agreement is approaching its 2026 review, and trade tensions between the countries have increased due to recent tariff measures.
President Sheinbaum described the meeting as positive and confirmed that she had invited Trump to visit Mexico. Trump welcomed the idea and said further meetings would take place, although no timeline was set. Prime Minister Carney also expressed support for further dialogue, saying cooperation was important as the three countries prepare to co host the World Cup next year.
No formal policy decisions or joint statements were announced following the meeting, and government spokespeople described the talks as an initial step toward easing recent disagreements.
Analysts say the meeting may help reopen communication channels that had become strained in recent months, especially as all three countries face economic and immigration issues that require regional solutions.
The leaders are expected to continue discussions in the coming months as preparations intensify for the World Cup and the trade agreement review.