Trump to attend World Cup final on Sunday, says White House

United States President Donald Trump will attend the World Cup final on Sunday, marking his first appearance at the tournament. The White House stated his attendance will conclude what it described as the "most watched, most secure, and most successful World Cup in American history."

Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters that the tournament "showcased America’s ability to host the world on the grandest stage." Trump is also slated to attend a reception for FIFA at Trump Tower in New York on Friday. FIFA President Gianni Infantino had previously announced Trump's attendance and intention to present the trophy, though this was not officially confirmed by the White House until now.

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His attendance will cap what has been the most watched, most secure, and most successful World Cup in American history.

Leavitt could not confirm whether Trump would support Argentina or Spain in the final. Trump has been involved with the tournament in other ways, having asked FIFA's Gianni Infantino to review a red card issued to U.S. striker Folarin Balogun. FIFA subsequently suspended Balogun's one-game ban. Trump has also repeatedly asserted that he secured the U.S. bid to co-host the 2026 World Cup with Canada and Mexico.

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This is a fitting conclusion to a tournament that showcased America’s ability to host the world on the grandest stage.