Trump to present World Cup trophy in New Jersey on July 19
Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 5:52 PM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
U.S. President Donald Trump will attend the World Cup final on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, according to FIFA President Gianni Infantino. Infantino confirmed that he and Trump would jointly present the trophy to the winning team. Trump's attendance at the tournament has been limited; he has yet to attend any matches since the World Cup began on June 11. Infantino noted their close relationship and expressed anticipation for their joint appearance during the final. Discussions around Trump's public engagements during the tournament have highlighted his absence from preliminary games.
- •Donald Trump will present the World Cup trophy with Gianni Infantino.
- •Final match is scheduled for July 19 at MetLife Stadium.
- •The World Cup began on June 11, involving matches in Canada, Mexico, and the U.S.
- •Trump has not yet attended any of the World Cup matches.
- •Infantino stated they will share the trophy presentation during the final.
- 9:40 AMYahoo Sports — FIFA to break protocol by allowing Donald Trump to present World Cup trophy to winning captain
- 8:34 PMYahoo Sports — Trump will present trophy at World Cup Final, FIFA president confirms
- 6:15 PMESPN — Infantino: Trump to present World Cup final trophy...
- 5:47 PMYahoo Sports — Trump to attend World Cup final and present trophy
- 5:47 PMBBC Sport — Trump to attend World Cup final and present trophy
- 5:37 PMYahoo Sports — Gianni Infantino says Trump will be at the World Cup final to present trophy to winners
- 5:13 PMThe Guardian Sport — Donald Trump to present World Cup trophy to winners, says Gianni Infantino
"Two men due to share trophy-presenting on 19 July ‘We are together all the time’, says Fifa president Donald Trump is set to hand over the World Cup trophy to the winners at the final on 19 July, Gianni Infantino has said. Infantino and Trump have forged a close relationship in the build-up to these finals, but the US president has barely talked about the tournament since it began on 11 June, and is yet to attend a match. Continue reading...
"United States President Donald Trump is expected to attend the 2026 FIFA World Cup final at MetLife Stadium on July 19 and will take part in the trophy presentation ceremony following the match.Accord...
"U.S. President Donald Trump will present the trophy to the winners of the World Cup final in New Jersey on July 19, FIFA president Gianni Infantino has confirmed.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 24, 2026, 9:40 AMFIFA to break protocol by allowing Donald Trump to present World Cup trophy to winning captain
United States President Donald Trump is expected to attend the 2026 FIFA World Cup final at MetLife Stadium on July 19 and will take part in the trophy presentation ceremony following the match.Accord...
- Yahoo SportsJun 23, 2026, 8:34 PMTrump will present trophy at World Cup Final, FIFA president confirms
President Donald Trump will be on hand to present the trophy at the World Cup Final in New Jersey, FIFA President Gianni Infantino said.
- ESPNJun 23, 2026, 6:15 PMInfantino: Trump to present World Cup final trophy...
U.S. President Donald Trump will present the trophy to the winners of the World Cup final in New Jersey on July 19, FIFA president Gianni Infantino has confirmed.
- Yahoo SportsJun 23, 2026, 5:47 PMTrump to attend World Cup final and present trophy
United States president Donald Trump will attend the World Cup final and help present the trophy, says Fifa president Gianni Infantino.
- BBC SportJun 23, 2026, 5:47 PMTrump to attend World Cup final and present trophy
United States president Donald Trump will attend the World Cup final and help present the trophy, says Fifa president Gianni Infantino.
- Yahoo SportsJun 23, 2026, 5:37 PMGianni Infantino says Trump will be at the World Cup final to present trophy to winners
FIFA President Gianni Infantino said he and President Donald Trump would give out the World Cup trophy together
- The Guardian SportJun 23, 2026, 5:13 PMDonald Trump to present World Cup trophy to winners, says Gianni Infantino
Two men due to share trophy-presenting on 19 July ‘We are together all the time’, says Fifa president Donald Trump is set to hand over the World Cup trophy to the winners at the final on 19 July, Gianni Infantino has said. Infantino and Trump have forged a close relationship in the build-up to these finals, but the US president has barely talked about the tournament since it began on 11 June, and is yet to attend a match. Continue reading...
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