Trump has made his decision regarding the 2026 World Cup final after missing the opening ceremony.
On 15 June 2026, TalkSport, a well-known British football media outlet, reported that U.S. President Donald Trump may take part in the 2026 World Cup final after missing the opening ceremony and the U.S. national team's opening match.
Donald Trump did not attend the 2026 World Cup opening ceremony nor watch the U.S. national team’s first Group D match, a 4-1 win over Paraguay, because he was visiting Washington, D.C. to attend the UFC dress rehearsal.
However, TalkSport recently revealed that Donald Trump will appear at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey—the site of the 2026 World Cup final—on 19 July to play a significant role that day.
Sources say Donald Trump will present the Jules Rimet Trophy to the 2026 World Cup champion, having been informed that FIFA wants him to award the trophy to the winning team.
Reports also state that FIFA has no issue if Donald Trump stands on the podium to celebrate alongside the 2026 World Cup champions while the players enjoy their victory celebrations.
Meanwhile, insiders at the White House believe Donald Trump will choose to join the championship celebration with the winning team, similar to his role during the 2025 Club World Cup when Chelsea won 3-0 over Paris Saint-Germain.
