Thekabarnews.com—FIFA President Gianni Infantino said United States President Donald Trump will present the 2026 FIFA World Cup trophy to the winning team after the final at MetLife Stadium on July 19, 2026.

Infantino announced the plan in January. He said he expected Trump to join him at the trophy presentation ceremony following the conclusion of the World Cup final. The United States is one of three host countries for the expanded 2026 FIFA World Cup, along with Canada and Mexico.

“This trophy will be handed out on the 19th of July to the captain of the team who will win the World Cup. I will give it together with the President of the United States, the host country. Nobody can touch this trophy,” Infantino said.

If the ceremony goes as planned, Trump will join an elite group of heads of state to have been directly involved in the presentation of the FIFA World Cup trophy. The event is expected to attract millions of viewers around the world. In addition, it will cap what organizers say will be the biggest World Cup ever.

The 2026 tournament is the biggest in the history of the competition. It features 48 national teams taking part for the first time. Therefore, FIFA anticipates record attendance and TV audiences throughout North America for the event.

FIFA World Cup trophy ceremonies have seen the presence of world leaders in the past. In 2018, France beat Croatia to win the tournament in Moscow. Russian President Vladimir Putin was present at the trophy presentation.

Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani was among FIFA officials at the trophy presentation. This took place after Argentina beat France in the final of the 2022 World Cup four years later.

Trump’s expected appearance underscores the close cooperation between FIFA and the host governments throughout the competition. It also highlights the importance of the United States as a co-host of the 2026 tournament.

MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, will host the World Cup final. It will also host several matches during the tournament. FIFA chose the facility for its size and modern amenities. In addition, they considered its proximity to New York City.

Preparations are well under way, and the final will be one of the biggest sporting events of the year. Moreover, it will unite world leaders, football officials, international celebrities, and supporters from around the world.

The trophy presentation will be the tournament’s closing ceremony. This will bring to an end a month-long competition to crown the world’s next football champion.

Trump’s anticipated appearance alongside Infantino will enhance the excitement. It will add to the anticipation surrounding one of the most eagerly awaited sporting events in recent history.

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