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Trump to Join Infantino in Presenting World Cup Trophy at 2026 Final

Posted : 23 June 2026

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has confirmed that U.S. President Donald Trump will take part in the trophy presentation ceremony at the World Cup final on July 19 in New Jersey.

In a departure from FIFA’s recent tradition, the World Cup trophy will be handed to the victorious team’s captain by both Trump and Infantino. At the previous two tournaments in Qatar and Russia, the trophy presentation was carried out solely by the FIFA president.

Speaking about the arrangement, Infantino said he and Trump would attend the final together and jointly award the trophy to the winning side. The FIFA chief also emphasized the close cooperation between the governing body and U.S. officials as preparations continue for the tournament.

The decision follows discussion surrounding last year’s FIFA Club World Cup final in New Jersey, where Trump participated in the trophy ceremony after Chelsea’s victory over Paris Saint-Germain. His presence on the stage during the team’s celebrations drew significant attention and generated debate among fans and observers.

While recent World Cup trophy presentations have typically been handled by FIFA leadership, there is historical precedent for heads of state and monarchs playing a prominent role. In 1982, Spain’s King Juan Carlos presented the trophy to Italy captain Dino Zoff, while England’s World Cup-winning captain Bobby Moore received the trophy from Queen Elizabeth II following the 1966 final.

The upcoming ceremony will therefore combine modern FIFA protocol with a tradition that has occasionally seen national leaders take part in one of football’s most iconic moments.

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