Trump to present World Cup trophy at final in New Jersey
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 3:09 AM
Last updated Jul 19, 2026
US President Donald Trump is set to present the FIFA World Cup trophy on Sunday in New Jersey. This match will see Spain face Argentina, marking Trump's first attendance at a World Cup fixture. Trump's involvement comes amidst controversies he instigated earlier in the tournament, including a call to FIFA about a red card issue. Diplomatically, the final will also see the attendance of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez and leaders from the tournament's co-hosts, Canada and Mexico, amid strained relations. Security measures will be heightened during Trump's appearance, including a no-fly zone around the stadium.
- •Trump to present trophy to winner of Spain vs Argentina
- •Controversial interference over US player red card
- •Trump attends amidst ongoing tensions with Canada and Mexico
- •Final held at a New Jersey stadium under heightened security
- •Spanish Prime Minister and royal family also attending
- 7:04 PMYahoo Sports — President Donald Trump attends World Cup final in New Jersey
- 3:09 AMYahoo Sports — Trump to bask in World Cup final spotlight
"US President Donald Trump will bask in the spotlight at the World Cup final on Sunday -- after already providing one of the tournament's most controversial moments.The match in New Jersey will be the first World Cup fixture that Trump has attended, in an unusual move for an 80-year-old leader who normally loves to be in the spotlight.
"U.S. President Donald Trump was in attendance at the World Cup final on Sunday, July 19, making his first appearance at the tournament.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 19, 2026, 7:04 PMPresident Donald Trump attends World Cup final in New Jersey
U.S. President Donald Trump was in attendance at the World Cup final on Sunday, July 19, making his first appearance at the tournament.
- Yahoo SportsJul 19, 2026, 3:09 AMTrump to bask in World Cup final spotlight
US President Donald Trump will bask in the spotlight at the World Cup final on Sunday -- after already providing one of the tournament's most controversial moments.The match in New Jersey will be the first World Cup fixture that Trump has attended, in an unusual move for an 80-year-old leader who normally loves to be in the spotlight.
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