Trump to Attend World Cup Final; Argentina's President Opts Out Due to Superstition

U.S. President Donald Trump is set to attend the final match of the 2026 World Cup, a highly anticipated showdown between titleholder Argentina and Spain. The game is scheduled to take place on Sunday at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, marking a significant appearance by the U.S. president at the global sporting event.

The White House, through spokesperson Karoline Leavitt, announced Trump's attendance, characterizing the 2026 World Cup as "the most-watched, most secure, and most successful in American history." This framing emphasizes the event's scale and perceived success under its U.S. hosting.

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the most-watched, most secure, and most successful in American history.

In contrast, Argentinian President Javier Milei has stated he will not travel to the United States for the final. He plans to watch the match from the presidential headquarters in Olivos, a decision he attributes to a personal superstition. Milei believes that watching from the presidential palace, as he has throughout the tournament, brings good luck to the Argentinian national team. He indicated he would continue this ritual for the final match.

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as he has done since the first day