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Trump to lift World Cup trophy with winners in unusual ceremony
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Trump to lift World Cup trophy with winners in unusual ceremony

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Former U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to play a prominent role in the 2026 World Cup trophy presentation ceremony.
  • Trump will join FIFA President Gianni Infantino to present the trophy to the winning team on July 19 at MetLife Stadium.
  • This marks an unusual practice in the tournament's history, potentially sparking significant discussion.

Donald Trump is slated to have a leading role in the 2026 World Cup trophy ceremony, according to exclusive reports. He is expected to join FIFA President Gianni Infantino on July 19 at MetLife Stadium to present the coveted trophy to the tournament's champions.

More unusually, Trump will reportedly be permitted to lift the World Cup trophy alongside the winning team. This mirrors a similar gesture he made at the Club World Cup. Such a practice deviates from the tournament's tradition, where the trophy is typically handed over solely to the players and coaching staff of the victorious squad.

The close relationship between Infantino and Trump is understood to have been a key factor in this decision. If officially confirmed, images of Trump celebrating with the 2026 World Cup victors are anticipated to be among the most talked-about moments of the event.

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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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