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Updated · The Washington Post · Jul 17Trump Set to Present 2026 World Cup Trophy After Sunday Final
3 articles · Updated · The Washington Post · Jul 17Summary
- Sunday’s World Cup final at MetLife Stadium is expected to end with President Donald Trump helping award the trophy after Argentina faces Spain.
- FIFA president Gianni Infantino said that is “the plan,” reinforcing White House confirmation that Trump will attend the match in New Jersey.
- The role would follow host-nation precedent at recent tournaments and comes after Trump also presented the Club World Cup trophy.
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How will FIFA balance host nation tradition with its code of political neutrality during the trophy ceremony? Does this high-profile partnership signal a new era for politics in global sports governance?