Donald Trump and Gianni Infantino to personally present the World Cup trophy to the 2026 champions
Steven Perez
Dailysports's expert
The awards ceremony for the winners of the 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to become a truly historic event—not just in sporting terms, but politically as well. FIFA has officially confirmed the distinguished figures who will present the coveted trophy to the tournament champions in New York.
Details: On the final day of the competition, the honor of handing over the trophy to the new world champions will be shared by US President Donald Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
The head of world football's governing body personally confirmed the news, emphasizing the scale of the upcoming spectacle:
“Of course, together with the president, we will enjoy the final and jointly present the trophy to the winner,” Gianni Infantino officially announced.
It's worth noting that the final match is scheduled for July 21st at 21:00 Central European Time.
Reminder: Carlo Ancelotti responded with irony to a question about Neymar's readiness to start.
