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President Donald Trump will present the FIFA World Cup trophy to the winner of the match between Spain and Argentina on Sunday, a White House official confirmed to Pakinomist.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino said last month on “Fox & Friends” that he and Trump would deliver the trophy to the winning team’s captain on the field at the New York/New Jersey Stadium.
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Reece James of Chelsea lifts the FIFA Club World Cup trophy on stage with President Donald Trump following Chelsea’s victory over Paris Saint-Germain in the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Final at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ (VCG/VCG via Getty Images)
Infantino also said at the time that Trump would enter the contest. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt called the president’s attendance “a fitting end to a tournament that demonstrated America’s ability to host the world on the biggest stage.”
Trump was on stage during the FIFA Club World Cup trophy after Chelsea defeated Paris Saint-Germain last summer.
Earlier in the World Cup, Trump became embroiled in one of the World Cup’s biggest controversies, calling Infantino and requesting a review of Folarin Balogun’s red card. Balogun was suspended for Team USA’s Round of 16 match, but he was later ruled eligible for the match.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino and President Donald Trump prepare to present the trophy to Chelsea FC following the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Final between Chelsea FC and Paris Saint-Germain at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ on July 13, 2025. (VCG/VCG via Getty Images)
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Trump has yet to attend a World Cup match, but Secretary of State Marco Rubio was spotted at the US men’s national team’s opening match against Paraguay, a 4-1 win on June 12.
The President was awarded the first FIFA Peace Prize at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC during the World Cup finals in December.
US President Donald Trump speaks after receiving the FIFA Peace Prize from FIFA President Gianni Infantino during the 2026 World Cup draw. (Amber Searls-Imagn Photos)
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Trump recently attended Game 3 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden while the White House hosted UFC Freedom 250 last month. An IndyCar race will take place in Washington, DC next month.
