United States President Donald Trump has confirmed he plans to attend the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as anticipation builds ahead of football’s biggest tournament, which will be co-hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada.
“I will, I will,” Trump said when asked by an AFP reporter in the Oval Office whether he intended to attend any World Cup matches.
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He did not provide further details on his itinerary, but FIFA president Gianni Infantino has previously indicated he expects Trump to be involved in the final ceremony, including presenting the trophy to the winning team on July 19.
Trump has increasingly positioned himself around major global football events since returning to office, including a high-profile appearance at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
During that match, he was met with a mixed
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