President Donald Trump is expected to take part in the trophy presentation at the World Cup final on July 19, according to FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
Infantino said the plan is for Trump to join him at the final at New York New Jersey Stadium and help hand the trophy to the winning team. The comments come as the FIFA president and the U.S. president continue to show a close relationship during the tournament’s buildup and early stages.
“We will be together with the president enjoying the final and handing the trophy to the winner,” Infantino said during a televised interview. Asked whether the two would present the trophy together, he replied that they would, adding that they are “together all the time.”
Trump has made relatively few public comments about the tournament since it began on June 11, but his presence around major soccer events in the United States has become increasingly visible. Last year, he also took part in the Club World Cup final ceremony, where Chelsea defeated Paris Saint-Germain.
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That earlier appearance drew attention because Trump remained on the winners’ podium after handing over the trophy. Chelsea captain Reece James later said he had expected Trump to leave the stage after the presentation, but the president stayed as the team celebrated.
James said Trump congratulated the players and told them to enjoy the moment. Chelsea midfielder Cole Palmer, who scored twice in the final, said he had known Trump would be at the match but did not realize he would remain on stage during the trophy lift.
The planned World Cup final appearance could be even more prominent. The final is one of the most watched sporting events in the world, and the trophy ceremony is traditionally a carefully staged moment focused on the winning team. A U.S. president taking part in that presentation would put Trump at the center of a major global sports broadcast.
The event also comes during a period when the United States is using the tournament to showcase its ability to host major international events. With matches taking place across North America, the World Cup has become both a sporting event and a diplomatic stage.
Infantino has maintained close ties with Trump during the tournament period, and their public appearances together have drawn interest from both sports fans and political observers. Supporters may view Trump’s presence as a sign of U.S. leadership and visibility on the global stage. Critics may argue that the trophy ceremony should remain centered on the players and the sport rather than political figures.
The exact details of the ceremony have not yet been fully outlined. It remains unclear how long Trump would remain on the podium, whether he would speak, or how FIFA plans to manage the presentation after the attention generated by last year’s Club World Cup final.
For now, Infantino’s comments make clear that Trump is expected to have a visible role when the World Cup champion is crowned.
Why It Matters
The World Cup final is one of the most symbolic moments in global sports. Trump’s expected role in presenting the trophy adds a political layer to an event usually centered on players, fans and national teams. It also highlights the close relationship between FIFA’s leadership and the U.S. president as the tournament unfolds on American soil.
What Comes Next
FIFA is expected to finalize the details of the trophy ceremony before the July 19 final. Trump’s role will likely receive more attention as the match approaches, especially if he is again seen sharing the stage with players during the trophy lift.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino said he expects to be with the president at the World Cup final and help present the trophy to the winner.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino: We’re going to be together with @POTUS enjoying the World Cup Final and handing the trophy to the winner together. 👀 pic.twitter.com/hocUn7ihHE
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