Trump’s 2026 World Cup & 2028 Olympics Attendance in Jeopardy Over WADA Funding Dispute
Donald Trump’s attendance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics is under threat due to a dispute over funding for the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). The US government is withholding its financial contribution to WADA, leading to potential sanctions that could bar US officials from attending these major sporting events.
WADA argues that protecting its funding is crucial for maintaining its global anti-doping efforts, while the US cites concerns about the agency’s management and handling of specific cases.