Barron's height has been a hot topic of discussions as photos show him towering over his parents and older siblings US President Donald Trump took a moment to praise his 19-year-old youngest son Barron while making a major announcement about the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Trump drew attention on Friday with a lighthearted remark about potentially participating in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be co-hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada.Joined by FIFA President Gianni Infantino, Trump announced that the World Cup drawing will take place at the Kennedy Center on December 5. When speaking with reporters, Trump was asked what his role in the drawing would be."I may play," the president remarked, drawing chuckles from the assembled media. "I mean, I see the money that these soccer players are making, I may try to play, I'm a very good athlete."ALSO READ: ESPN Unlimited is a sports lover dream: Check price, plans and other key details about the new streaming serviceTrump mentions son BarronImmediately after, Trump mentioned his son, Barron, who is set to begin his second year at New York University in the next few weeks. "My son is a very good athlete. He's a good soccer player," the president said, not mentioning Barron, 19, by name, but said to Infantino that his son is "on the tall side for soccer. He's 6'9, that's pretty tall."Barron's height has been a hot topic of discussions as photos show him towering over his parents and older siblings. In January 2024, Trump attributed his son's height to eating all the food his late grandmother, Amalija Knavs, would make for him.Live EventsThe youngest Trump has a well-established love for athletics, with The Washington Post noting in 2017 that golf ranks as his top preference, with his father frequently joining him on the course during his initial presidency. Barron also engaged in basketball games in Central Park during his younger years.Trump has previously spoken about his son's passion for soccer, revealing to The Post that the teenager supports Arsenal F. C. Barron received a customized soccer ball from D.C. United in 2017. He subsequently became a midfielder with the D.C. United Academy.ALSO READ: What is Roblox and why is at the center of fresh rumors about its potential shutdown?Trump says Melania loves their son moreEarlier this month, Trump admitted that Melania might love their son more than him, in a strange moment during today’s meeting. The president made the remarks in a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House, to discuss tactics to secure a ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia. One reporter questioned a recent move from First Lady Melania Trump, who wrote a letter to Putin, pleading with him to agree to a ceasefire for the sake of the children who are suffering the effects of war.As he was questioned about Melania’s intentions, Trump went off on a tangent about her love for children - and how it exceeds her love for him.ALSO READ: Roblox Grow a Garden admin war update countdown and release date revealed. Check details"She’s got a great love of children. She has a wonderful son that she loves probably more than anybody, including me. I hate to say it,” Trump said. “But she loves her son... It was a beautiful letter. It was very well received by him [Putin]."Zelensky made a point of mentioning Melania’s letter to Putin, thanking her at the beginning of the meeting. He gave Trump a letter that was written by his wife, the First Lady of Ukraine, and addressed to Melania.“It’s not to you, it’s to your wife,” Zelensky said as he handed the letter to Trump, in what many people are considering a slight dig.(You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel) Read More News onBarron Trump heightTrump FIFA World Cup 2026Barron Trump soccer skillsTrump Infantino announcementBarron Trump soccer and heightBarron Trump newsBarron Trump secret skillBarron Trump sportsBarron Trump latest newstrump reveals Barron Trump skill (Catch all the Business News, Breaking News, Budget 2025 Events and Latest News Updates on The Economic Times.) Subscribe to The Economic Times Prime and read the ET ePaper online....moreless (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel)Read More News onBarron Trump heightTrump FIFA World Cup 2026Barron Trump soccer skillsTrump Infantino announcementBarron Trump soccer and heightBarron Trump newsBarron Trump secret skillBarron Trump sportsBarron Trump latest newstrump reveals Barron Trump skill(Catch all the Business News, Breaking News, Budget 2025 Events and Latest News Updates on The Economic Times.) Subscribe to The Economic Times Prime and read the ET ePaper online....moreless