White House Confirms Decision on President Trump’s World Cup Final Plans
The White House has confirmed that President Donald Trump will attend the World Cup final at MetLife Stadium. He is expected to participate in the trophy presentation ceremony alongside FIFA president Gianni Infantino.
Why it matters
The event highlights the intersection of high-profile international sports and presidential diplomacy, marking a significant moment for the tournament's conclusion in the U.S.
President Donald Trump will attend Sunday’s World Cup final, the White House has confirmed.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino had previously laid out plans for Trump and himself to share the trophy presentation duties at the showpiece event at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, as they did at last summer’s Club World Cup. However, Trump has been conspicuously absent from matches at this year’s tournament thus far.
On Thursday, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt reassured that Trump would be in attendance, as Spain faces defending champion Argentina for the title.
“We look forward to the final match on Sunday, and I know the President looks forward to attending,” she said. “This is a fitting conclusion to a tournament that showcased America’s ability to host the world on the grandest stage.”
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