President Donald Trump will attend the 2026 FIFA World Cup final at MetLife Stadium on July 19 and jointly present the trophy to the winning team alongside FIFA President Gianni Infantino, marking a rare break from recent ceremony tradition.
The confirmation came from Infantino during an appearance on Fox & Friends on Tuesday, where he said both he and Trump would take part in the final presentation. “We will be together with the president enjoying the final and handing the trophy to the winner,” he said.
The 2026 tournament, co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico, is the first World Cup to feature 48 teams and has already set attendance records since kicking off on June 11. Most knockout matches, including the final stages, are being played in the United States.
MetLife Stadium, home to the NFL’s New York Giants and Jets, will stage the final in front of more than 80,000 fans under FIFA’s commercial naming designation of New York New Jersey Stadium.
Trump’s planned participation reflects a growing public association with FIFA leadership during the tournament cycle. He previously received FIFA’s inaugural Peace Prize during the 2026 World Cup draw in Washington, an award that sparked debate over political neutrality but was defended by Infantino.
