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President Donald Trump will present the World Cup trophy alongside FIFA President Gianni Infantino at the final on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, Infantino confirmed on Fox News. Trump has not attended any matches in the tournament so far Source: The Guardian.
Infantino stated, "We will be together with the president enjoying the final and handing the trophy to the winner, of course, together" Source: Al Jazeera. Trump later added that Infantino personally asked him to present the award Source: Infobae. This marks a break with recent protocols – in 2018 and 2022, only the FIFA president handed over the trophy – but follows historical precedents like Spain's King Juan Carlos in 1982 Source: Portafolio.
Trump previously presented the Club World Cup trophy to Chelsea at the same venue in 2025. He remained on the podium during the celebration, surprising players like Cole Palmer, who said, "I was a bit confused" Source: The Guardian. The ceremony drew both cheers and boos from the crowd Source: CNA. Infantino and Trump have grown close; Infantino awarded Trump the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize in December Source: Infobae.
“Trump is set to hand over the World Cup trophy to the winners at the final on 19 July, Gianni Infantino has said.”
“"We will be together with the president, enjoying the final, and handing the trophy to the winner – of course, together," Infantino said.”
“"Creo que Gianni ha hecho un trabajo fantástico y sí, me ha pedido que entrega la copa", aseguró Trump.”
“Esta disposición representa una ruptura con el protocolo reciente seguido por la FIFA en sus ediciones más próximas.”
“Trump was met with boos and cheers when he handed the trophy to Club World Cup winners Chelsea last year.”
“"I knew he was going to be here, but I didn't know he was going to be on the stand when we lifted the trophy. I was a bit confused, yes," said Cole Palmer.”
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