Trump to Attend World Cup Final on Sunday in New Jersey

The White House announced that United States President Donald Trump will attend the World Cup final on Sunday, where Spain will face Argentina. This will be Trump's first appearance at the tournament, which is seen as a showcase of America's capability to host significant global events.

Press Secretary Karolin Leavitt confirmed this during a briefing on Thursday. FIFA President Gianni Infantino had previously announced in June that Trump would attend the final in New Jersey, where he will present the trophy to the winner.

However, it remains unclear whether Trump supports either team, as he recently criticized European nations at a NATO summit. Trump has not attended any World Cup games thus far, and he had previously requested FIFA to review a decision regarding a red card issued to U.S. striker Folarin Balogun during a match against Bosnia.

The U.S. is set to co-host the 2026 World Cup alongside Canada and Mexico, a decision made during Infantino's first term.