Trump to attend World Cup final on Sunday: White House
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- US President Donald Trump will attend Sunday’s FIFA World Cup final in New Jersey and present the trophy to the winner.
- The White House said his appearance will mark his first attendance at a tournament match and praised the event as a major success for the US.
US President Donald Trump will attend the 2026 FIFA World Cup final between Spain and Argentina on Sunday, the White House confirmed, marking his first appearance at the tournament.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Trump’s attendance will "cap what has been the most watched, most secure, and most successful World Cup in American history."
Trump will also attend a FIFA reception at Trump Tower in New York on Friday, according to Leavitt.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino had previously announced that Trump would attend the final and present the trophy to the winning team, but the White House had not officially confirmed the visit until now.
Leavitt said she did not know whether Trump would support Spain or Argentina in the final, after the US president criticized Spain during a NATO summit over its position regarding the Iran war.
Although Trump has not attended any World Cup matches so far, he has remained involved in the tournament.
Earlier this month, Trump said he asked Infantino to review a red card given to US striker Folarin Balogun during a match against Bosnia. FIFA later suspended Balogun’s one-game ban, allowing him to play in the following match against Belgium, which the US lost 4-1.
Trump has repeatedly claimed credit for the US securing hosting rights for the 2026 World Cup alongside Canada and Mexico, a decision made during his first presidential term.
Infantino has maintained a close relationship with Trump, including awarding him a newly created FIFA peace prize during the World Cup draw in Washington last year.
Trump’s role in the trophy presentation has also drawn attention after controversy during the 2025 Club World Cup final in New Jersey, when he handed Chelsea captain Reece James the trophy but remained on stage during the team’s celebrations. He later kept a replica of the trophy in his office.
