Donald Trump to attend World Cup final and discuss potential future bids

United States President Donald Trump is scheduled to attend the 2026 FIFA World Cup final between Argentina and Spain at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on Sunday, July 19. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed the president's attendance, as well as his participation in a FIFA reception at Trump Tower in New York City on Friday, July 17. FIFA president Gianni Infantino previously indicated that Trump would participate in the trophy presentation. During a reception, Trump expressed interest in the United States hosting a future World Cup independently, suggesting a potential exclusion of co-hosts Canada and Mexico in future bids. Trump also mentioned informal discussions with Infantino regarding a potential joint bid between the United States and China. Additionally, reports emerged regarding diplomatic complications involving an entry request for an individual named Capdevila, and claims that Trump communicated with FIFA regarding the red card status of American player Folarin Balogun. These events coincide with the conclusion of the 2026 tournament, which has been described by White House officials as the most-watched in American history.