The disco legends behind US President Donald Trump’s favourite campaign anthem will take centre stage at Friday’s (Dec 5) World Cup draw, FIFA has announced, in what promises to be a star-studded affair with distinctly Trumpian overtones.
The Village People will deliver a rendition of YMCA at the Kennedy Center in Washington to cap off the draw for the 2026 tournament co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico.
The song became a staple at Trump’s campaign rallies and Mar-a-Lago fundraisers, where the president has been seen dancing along.
FIFA described Friday’s show as a “world-class entertainment line-up” featuring supermodel and television personality Heidi Klum, comedian Kevin Hart and actor Danny Ramirez as co-hosts.
Performances will include classical singer Andrea Bocelli and a duet by British pop star Robbie Williams, FIFA’s music ambassador, and American singer Nicole Scherzinger.
Trump overhauled the John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in February, becoming chairman of the organisation, replacing billionaire philanthropist David Rubenstein, and firing its president, Deborah Rutter.
Source: CNA
