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White House confirms Trump to attend World Cup final Sunday
- White House confirmed Thursday that President Trump will attend Sunday's World Cup final between Argentina and Spain at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
app+1 - Trump is also set to attend a FIFA reception at Trump Tower on Friday and participate in the trophy presentation alongside FIFA president Gianni Infantino.
wtvbam+1 - The final marks Trump's first in-person appearance at a 2026 World Cup match despite the U.S. co-hosting the tournament.
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President Donald Trump will attend Sunday's 2026 FIFA World Cup final between Argentina and Spain at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, the White House confirmed Thursday. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced the plans during her briefing — her first since returning from maternity leave — adding that Trump will also attend a FIFA reception at Trump Tower in Manhattan on Friday ahead of the match.app+2
A Presidential Appearance Three Years in the Making
The confirmation formalizes plans that had been taking shape for weeks. FIFA president Gianni Infantino said in June that Trump would participate in the trophy presentation ceremony alongside him, telling Fox News, "We will be together, the president, enjoying the final and handing the trophy to the winner." FIFA has indicated it is prepared to allow Trump to hand the World Cup trophy directly to the winning captain.bbc+2
The final, scheduled for 3 p.m. ET on Sunday, July 19, pits defending champions Argentina against 2010 winners Spain. Argentina advanced after a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory over England in the semifinal, with Lionel Messi delivering a pair of late assists. Spain defeated France 2-0 in the other semifinal to book their spot.mlssoccer
Security and Spectacle at MetLife
Trump's attendance at the final will mark his first in-person appearance at a 2026 World Cup match, despite the tournament being co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The president has previously touted the event as a centerpiece of his second term, with Leavitt saying he views the World Cup as "a major highlight" of his presidency.facebook+3
The trip to New Jersey comes as part of a broader weekend schedule that begins Friday with the FIFA reception at Trump Tower in New York City. Security preparations at MetLife Stadium, officially branded as New York/New Jersey Stadium during the tournament, are expected to be extensive given the combination of a head-of-state visit and the world's most-watched sporting event.nytimes+1
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