Donald Trump will take part in the awards ceremony for the 2026 World Cup final and will present the trophy to the champion team alongside FIFA president Gianni Infantino.
The announcement was made by Infantino during an interview on Fox & Friends. “We will be together with the president enjoying the final and presenting the trophy to the winner, of course, together,” he told the outlet.
The decision marks a change from the most recent editions of the tournament, when the trophy presentation was conducted only by the FIFA president. The final is scheduled for July 19 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
Trump and Infantino have strengthened their relationship in recent years. In December 2025, the official presented the American president with the first FIFA Peace Prize, and the two also appeared together at the Club World Cup awards ceremony, when Trump remained on stage during Chelsea‘s celebration, sparking reactions among players and fans.
Confirmation of Trump’s participation in the trophy presentation also drew criticism from football-related organizations, which questioned the closeness between FIFA and political leaders and pointed to possible conflicts with the organization’s principle of neutrality.
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