Trump to personally present trophy to champion at 2026 World Cup final

The 2026 World Cup final between Argentina and Spain will feature a high-profile guest. US President Donald Trump will watch the decisive match from the stadium and participate in the ceremony to present the World Cup trophy to the winning team.

White House confirms Trump's attendance

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt announced that Donald Trump will attend the World Cup final on July 19.

“The President looks forward to attending the final match,” Leavitt said at a press briefing. She did not specify which team Trump would support in the final.

Before the final, Trump will also attend a FIFA reception hosted at Trump Tower in New York.

Trump to present the trophy

FIFA President Gianni Infantino had previously stated that the US President would participate in presenting the World Cup to the champion team.

Thus, it is expected that Trump and the FIFA head will appear on the pitch together during the post-match award ceremony.

Final to be held in New Jersey, not New York

The decisive match between Argentina and Spain will take place at MetLife Stadium, listed in the FIFA calendar as New York New Jersey Stadium.

The arena is not located in New York City, but in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The final begins on July 19 at 7:00 PM local time.

Trump has presented a trophy at this stadium before

The US President also attended the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup final held at the same stadium.

In that match, Chelsea defeated Paris Saint-Germain 3-0. Trump participated in the award ceremony and presented the medals to the winners alongside the FIFA President.

Trophy to be presented to Messi or Rodri

As the defending champion, Argentina will fight for its fourth World Cup title. Spain has the opportunity to become world champion for the second time since 2010.

After the final concludes, Donald Trump will present the trophy to Lionel Messi or Spain captain Rodri.

Which team captain do you think Trump will present the World Cup to?