Donald Trump to lift World Cup trophy with winning team in July
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 3:11 AM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
President Donald Trump is expected to lift the World Cup trophy alongside the winning team during the final scheduled for next month at MetLife Stadium. According to a report, FIFA has informed Trump that he will have the opportunity to participate in the trophy ceremony. Traditionally, the Cup remains on display until brought to the podium by a member of the winning team. However, sources indicate that the decision will be left to Trump regarding his involvement in the ceremony. Additionally, officials from Mexico and Canada will be invited to the closing event, though their access to the trophy remains unspecified. Trump has frequently attended major sporting events during his presidency, including recent NBA Finals and tennis matches.
- •Trump will lift the World Cup trophy with the victors in July.
- •Final takes place at MetLife Stadium.
- •FIFA allows Trump to choose his role in the ceremony.
- •Mexican and Canadian officials invited, trophy access unclear.
- •Trump has frequently attended major sporting events recently.
- 2:23 PMYahoo Sports — FIFA reportedly to allow Donald Trump to hand World Cup trophy to winning team
- 3:11 AMYahoo Sports — Donald Trump will reportedly be allowed to lift World Cup trophy with winning team
"President Donald Trump will reportedly be afforded the ability to lift the World Cup trophy on-stage with the victors during next month’s final at MetLife Stadium, according to a report by Ben Jacobs of the U.K. outlet talkSPORT. Many will recall, Trump lifted the trophy alongside Premier League side Chelsea after they won the FIFA…
"Trump was also part of last summer's Club World Cup final trophy presentation with Chelsea.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 16, 2026, 2:23 PMFIFA reportedly to allow Donald Trump to hand World Cup trophy to winning team
Trump was also part of last summer's Club World Cup final trophy presentation with Chelsea.
- Yahoo SportsJun 16, 2026, 3:11 AMDonald Trump will reportedly be allowed to lift World Cup trophy with winning team
President Donald Trump will reportedly be afforded the ability to lift the World Cup trophy on-stage with the victors during next month’s final at MetLife Stadium, according to a report by Ben Jacobs of the U.K. outlet talkSPORT. Many will recall, Trump lifted the trophy alongside Premier League side Chelsea after they won the FIFA…
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