United States President, Donald Trump, will take part in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final ceremony and personally present the trophy to the tournament winners, according to FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
Infantino confirmed that Trump will be in New York on the day of the World Cup final and will join the post-match celebrations as part of the official trophy presentation ceremony.
The FIFA chief revealed that Trump and FIFA officials will share the stage during the presentation, with the U.S. president expected to hand over football’s most coveted prize to the victorious team.
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Trump’s involvement in the World Cup final follows his appearance during key moments of the FIFA Club World Cup trophy ceremony, where he participated in aspects of the winners’ celebrations.
The announcement further highlights the close collaboration between FIFA and the United States as the country hosts the expanded 2026 FIFA World Cup alongside Canada and Mexico.
The World Cup final, scheduled to take place in the New York metropolitan area, is expected to attract a global audience, with world leaders, football dignitaries and thousands of fans set to witness the crowning of the next world champions.