24.06.2026 00:10
FIFA announced that US President Donald Trump will be present at the World Cup final and present the trophy. Last year at the Club World Cup final in New Jersey, Chelsea became champions, and captain Reece James received the trophy from Donald Trump. Trump staying on the field after the award ceremony to join the celebrations, and the confusion among the players, were widely discussed and criticized on social media for a long time.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has made an important announcement regarding the highly anticipated 2026 World Cup final.
DONALD TRUMP WILL PRESENT THE TROPHY
Infantino announced that U.S. President Donald Trump will attend the tournament's final match and together they will present the championship trophy to the winning team.
"WE WILL WATCH FROM THE STANDS TOGETHER"
Infantino stated that preparations for the grand final, to be played on July 19 in New Jersey, are ongoing, saying, "We will watch the final match from the stands with President Trump, and after the contest, we will present the trophy together to the new world champion."
PAST TROPHY CEREMONY CONTROVERSIES ON THE AGENDA
Trump's starring role in the award ceremony of this major organization brought to mind last year's Club World Cup final held in New Jersey. In that final, Chelsea defeated Paris Saint-Germain to become champions, and Chelsea captain Reece James received the trophy from Donald Trump. However, after the ceremony, Trump's refusal to leave the platform and his participation in the on-field championship celebrations with the players caused a stir on social media. The astonishment of some Chelsea players during those moments was widely discussed.