FIFA to Present World Cup Rings to Winners as Trump’s Final Attendance Confirmed

FIFA is set to present World Cup rings to the victors of the upcoming final between Argentina and Spain, a tradition mirroring the Super Bowl custom in American sports. Thirty rings will be awarded to the world champions, with an additional 1,996 available for purchase by fans. Each ring will feature a miniature World Cup trophy and an engraved band.

U.S. President Donald Trump has confirmed his attendance at the final, where he will present the trophy. This marks Trump's first World Cup game attendance, having missed all previous matches involving the USA. Despite a weather warning in New York due to Canadian wildfires, there is no indication that the final at MetLife Stadium will be affected.

The relationship between FIFA President Gianni Infantino and President Trump has been a focal point of controversy during the tournament. Earlier, Trump had reportedly called Infantino to review a red card issued to U.S. striker Folarin Balogun. The subsequent suspension of Balogun's automatic ban fueled speculation about the tournament's integrity, though the USA was ultimately eliminated by Belgium after a 4-1 defeat.

Trump has a history of attending major sporting events, including the Super Bowl, the US Open, NBA finals, and the Ryder Cup. It is also common for heads of state from host nations to attend World Cup finals.