Donald Trump to attend 2026 World Cup final

U.S. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt announced on Thursday, July 16, that President Donald Trump will attend the 2026 World Cup final. The match between Argentina and Spain is scheduled for Sunday, July 19, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, near New York City. In addition to watching the game, the President is expected to present the trophy to the winners, a decision announced by FIFA in late June. Ahead of the final, President Trump will also attend a FIFA reception hosted at the Trump Tower in New York on Friday, July 17. Regarding the match outcome, the White House stated that the President has not expressed a preference for either team. The administration emphasized the event's significance, describing the tournament as a highly successful sporting milestone for the United States. Officials noted the tournament has achieved record-breaking viewership and high security standards throughout its duration.