Trump to Attend World Cup Final, Present Trophy With FIFA President

President Donald Trump will attend the FIFA World Cup final between Argentina and Spain on Sunday at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, where he is expected to join FIFA President Gianni Infantino to present the World Cup trophy to the winning team.

The Details: White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told White House reporters on Thursday that Trump's attendance will be "a fitting conclusion to a tournament that showcased America's ability to host the world on the grandest stage." 

Infantino said it has "always been the plan" for the host nation's president and the FIFA president to present the trophy together. Trump and Infantino also presented the trophy after the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup final at the same stadium, according to Fox News (Right).

FIFA Reception: Ahead of the final, Trump attended a FIFA reception at Trump Tower in New York City alongside Infantino. Trump praised the tournament's attendance and economic impact and joked that the United States should host a future World Cup without co-hosts Canada and Mexico. Meanwhile, the 2026 FIFA World Cup is being co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico. It marks the end of the largest World Cup in history, with 48 national teams competing across North America.

How The Media Covered It: Media coverage from Fox News (Right bias) and The Guardian (Lean left) was largely similar, with both reporting that Trump will attend the World Cup final and help present the trophy. Fox News also noted that The Associated Press (Lean Left) contributed to its report. The Guardian focused more on Trump's previous involvement in the tournament and related controversies, while Fox News emphasized his relationship with FIFA and participation in other major sporting events. 

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