Trump to attend World Cup final as FIFA presents championship rings
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 18, 2026, 1:09 AM
Last updated Jul 18, 2026
President Donald Trump will attend the World Cup final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on Sunday, featuring Spain vs. Argentina. Additionally, FIFA will award championship rings to the winning team, introducing a new tradition to the tournament. While Trump has not attended previous matches, he is set to present the trophy. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez will also be in attendance, with Argentine President Javier Milei absent. The championship rings, limited to 2,026 individually numbered pieces, will be available to fans as well as the players and coaching staff of the winning team.
- •Trump will present the World Cup trophy on Sunday
- •FIFA to introduce championship rings for winning team
- •Rings to be individually numbered, total of 2,026
- •Spanish Prime Minister to attend, Argentine President will not
- •Final match features Spain vs. Argentina at MetLife Stadium
- 4:05 AMYahoo Sports — Mexico's president accepting invitation from Donald Trump to attend World Cup final
- 1:09 AMCBS Sports — 2026 World Cup final: U.S. President Donald Trump to attend; FIFA will present championship rings
"Claudia Sheinbaum told reporters she plans to attend the match between Argentina and Spain with Canada prime minister Mark Carney also expected to attend.
"The final is set for Sunday, also featuring a halftime show for the first time
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJul 18, 2026, 4:05 AMMexico's president accepting invitation from Donald Trump to attend World Cup final
Claudia Sheinbaum told reporters she plans to attend the match between Argentina and Spain with Canada prime minister Mark Carney also expected to attend.
- CBS SportsJul 18, 2026, 1:09 AM2026 World Cup final: U.S. President Donald Trump to attend; FIFA will present championship rings
The final is set for Sunday, also featuring a halftime show for the first time
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