Trump, Sheinbaum Meet First Time at World Cup Draw

In Washington, D.C., on Friday, U.S. President Donald Trump met in person for the first time with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, describing the encounter as cordial during an hourlong discussion that followed the FIFA World Cup 2026 draw. The leaders, joined by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, exchanged invitations to visit each other's countries as they gathered for the event at the Kennedy Center, where the three nations co-hosting the tournament participated in drawing the match schedule.

The meeting marked a shift from months of phone conversations and public tensions between the two leaders, who have navigated disputes over trade tariffs, immigration, and efforts to curb drug trafficking across their shared 2,000-mile border. Sheinbaum, attending her first trip to the United States as president, told reporters outside the Mexican Cultural Institute that the discussion was positive and focused on strengthening bilateral ties. "We agreed to continue working together on trade issues with our teams," she said in a social media post after the event, highlighting the World Cup as a "great opportunity" for the three countries. She added that she had personally invited...