Together with the champions. US President could present and lift the FIFA World Cup trophy
Miguel Solomons
Dailysports's expert
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is being staged across three host nations, with the majority of matches—including the final—taking place in the United States. As a result, the host nation’s president could play a role in the trophy presentation ceremony.
Details: According to Ben Jacobs, US President Donald Trump is expected to present the FIFA World Cup trophy to the champions and could also join them in lifting it during the celebrations. A similar scene unfolded at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, when he celebrated Chelsea’s triumph alongside the team.
Trump is set to present the trophy to the winners of the final on July 19, 2026, at MetLife Stadium alongside FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
Meanwhile, teams from the Asian Football Confederation have enjoyed an impressive start to the tournament, remaining unbeaten through their opening five matches.
As a reminder: The FIFA World Cup clash between Uruguay and Saudi Arabia will be remembered not only for the action on the pitch but also for the match officials’ unusual kits, with FIFA’s reasoning behind the distinctive new look now revealed.
