In a move that has sports fans buzzing and pundits scratching their heads, U.S. President Donald Trump has publicly suggested a meaningful overhaul to the nomenclature of two of the world’s most popular sports: the game we call “soccer” and the gridiron giant known as American football. During his appearance at the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Draw in Washington D.C.on Friday,President Trump voiced his opinion that the current naming conventions are,to put it mildly,nonsensical.

The core of his argument, as reported, centers on the perceived irony of calling the sport played primarily with the feet “football” in English-speaking countries outside the U.S., while the National Football League (NFL) – where hands are arguably more crucial than feet for ball advancement – retains the “football” moniker domestically.

It really makes no sense

, President Trump reportedly stated, highlighting the linguistic disconnect. he further elaborated on the American version of the sport, suggesting,

if you think about it, it shouldn’t really be called football, there’s no question about that.

This sentiment extends to the NFL itself,with the President adding,

We need to find another name for the NFL.

However, no specific alternative names were offered during the event.

this isn’t the first time President Trump has waded