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Trump to attend World Cup final, White House confirms

From Vanguard · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • President Donald Trump will attend the 2026 FIFA World Cup final in New Jersey.
  • The White House confirmed his attendance, calling it the most watched and successful World Cup.
  • Trump will also attend a FIFA reception in New York City ahead of the final match between Argentina and Spain.

President Donald Trump is set to attend the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, the White House confirmed Thursday. The match, scheduled for Sunday at the New York-New Jersey Stadium, will feature Argentina against Spain.

We look forward to the final match on Sunday, and I know the president looks forward to attending.

— Karoline LeavittWhite House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced the president’s attendance during a press briefing on Thursday.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced Trump's attendance during a press briefing, stating, "We look forward to the final match on Sunday, and I know the president looks forward to attending." Leavitt described the tournament as "the most watched, most secure, and most successful World Cup in American history." She added that Trump would also attend a FIFA reception at Trump Tower in New York City on Friday.

the most watched, most secure, and most successful World Cup in American history.

— Karoline LeavittShe added that Trump’s attendance would cap what she described as “the most watched, most secure, and most successful World Cup in American history.”

The final pits defending champions Argentina, led by Lionel Messi, against Spain. Argentina reached the final after a 2-1 comeback victory over England, while Spain defeated France 2-0. Trump's presence is expected to draw further global attention to the championship match, with Argentina aiming for a fourth World Cup title and Spain seeking to reclaim the trophy.

I’m sure he’ll have a fun answer for you.

— Karoline LeavittLeavitt said she did not know whether the president would be supporting Argentina or Spain in the final but joked that reporters should ask him directly.
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Originally published by Vanguard in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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