The plan for United States President Donald Trump at the World Cup final has been confirmed by FIFA chief Gianni InfantinoDavid Schneidman Sports Betting and Fantasy Writer and Kieran Horn Digital Sports Journalist18:49, 23 Jun 2026Updated 18:50, 23 Jun 2026United States President Donald Trump's involvement in the 2026 World Cup final has been confirmed by FIFA President Gianni Infantino.‌Infantino appeared on FOX and Friends on Tuesday morning and disclosed precisely what part Trump will play during the World Cup final later this summer. "We will be together with the president enjoying the final and handing the trophy to the winner, of course together," Infantino said.‌Asked to clarify if he and Trump will be handing over the trophy together, Infantino replied, "Of course, we are together all the time."‌It comes as Trump faces a World Cup dilemma as supporters target the president with offensive chants during matches, sending his aides into "crisis mode."His staff are in crisis mode trying to prevent the President from being exposed to the chants in person, and that includes avoiding matches involving English-speaking teams," a source told The Mirror.It won't be the first occasion Trump, who has yet to attend a World Cup fixture this summer, will present the trophy to a football team after winning a major tournament.‌Last year, Trump joined Chelsea FC on stage at MetLife Stadium – the same venue the World Cup final will take place at on July 19 – to present the FIFA Club World Cup trophy.Get the latest World Cup news straight to your inbox by _signing up to our Make Football Great Again newsletter now!He then awkwardly remained on stage amid the team's celebrations, claiming he 'wanted to stay. ' This time round will be a considerably more momentous affair.‌The World Cup final occurs once every four years and is universally regarded as the planet's biggest sporting spectacle, with billions anticipated to watch worldwide.With the tournament being hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, and the final taking place in New Jersey, it was always likely that Trump would attend the final, if not numerous other fixtures.‌However, he's yet to make his first appearance, and Infantino's confirmation that he will be present at the final may well prove to be the sole match he witnesses in person.It arrives during a packed sporting summer for the president, having already attended an NBA Finals fixture at Madison Square Garden, where he was jeered by Knicks supporters, and the UFC Freedom 250 event at the White House on his 80th birthday.Trump and Infantino maintain an intriguing relationship, with many accusing the FIFA president of courting Trump's favour, particularly after he received the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize at the World Cup draw in December.Article continues belowInfantino also paid a visit to the Oval Office with the World Cup trophy prior to the tournament.Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.