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US President Donald Trump will attend the 2026 FIFA World Cup final on Sunday, where he is expected to jointly hand over the coveted World Cup trophy to the winners of the tournament together with FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
The confirmation comes just days before the showpiece of world football reaches its climax, with reigning European champions Spain taking on two-time world champions Argentina in a blockbuster final at the New York New Jersey Stadium. Project reports
Trump’s presence was confirmed by the White House, while FIFA president Gianni Infantino had previously announced that the American leader would join him during the trophy presentation ceremony after the final whistle.
Historic role on football’s biggest stage
The appearance will mark one of Trump’s most prominent roles during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico.
According to the White House, Trump’s presence highlights the United States’ role in staging what officials have described as one of the world’s largest sporting events, with millions of fans expected to attend the final.
The trophy presentation is expected to follow FIFA’s official awards ceremony, with Trump and Infantino jointly presenting the iconic gold trophy to the victorious team’s captain.
Spain and Argentina fight for world supremacy
The final pits Spain against Argentina after both nations achieved impressive victories in the semi-finals.
Spain secured their place in the final after a convincing 2-0 win over France, while Argentina beat England 2-1 to set up a mouth-watering clash between two of world football’s biggest powers.
The match is widely regarded as one of the most anticipated World Cup finals in recent history, featuring some of the best talent in world football.
Trump returns after participating in the Club World Cup
Trump’s involvement in the World Cup final follows his appearance at last year’s FIFA Club World Cup final at the same venue, where he attended the trophy presentation ceremony after Chelsea defeated Paris Saint-Germain.
His presence at the event attracted widespread attention, making this latest appearance another high-profile intersection of politics and global sport.
Global audiences await the grand finale
The World Cup final is expected to attract hundreds of millions of viewers around the world as Spain seeks another world title while Argentina aims to add a third FIFA World Cup crown to its illustrious history.
In addition to the battle on the field, Sunday’s show will also feature one of football’s most iconic traditions, with President Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino expected to present the famous World Cup trophy to the new champions, bringing the curtain down on what has been a memorable 2026 FIFA World Cup.
