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Donald Trump’s favourite band confirmed for World Cup draw

Donald Trump dances to YMCA with Village People at Washington DC victory rally
  • The highly anticipated draw for next year's expanded football World Cup is set to occur in Washington DC on Friday.
  • Supermodel Heidi Klum, comedian Kevin Hart, and actor Danny Ramirez will host the event at the John F Kennedy Centre for the Performing Arts.
  • Musical performances are confirmed from Andrea Bocelli, Nicole Scherzinger, Robbie Williams and Village People, a favourite of President Trump’s, also scheduled to perform.
  • England and Scotland are among the 48 nations that will discover their opponents for the tournament, which will be held across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
  • The event will be broadcast live on FIFA’s official website and BBC One from 5pm on Friday, offering a first glimpse into the expanded global football spectacle.
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