Trump takes center stage at the World Cup final, presenting Spain's trophy and holding it beforehand

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US President Donald Trump played a prominent role at the 2026 World Cup final in New Jersey, presenting the trophy to Spain alongside FIFA President Gianni Infantino. Images of Trump holding the trophy before kickoff circulated widely on social media.

US President Donald Trump was one of the central figures off the pitch at the 2026 World Cup final, co-hosting alongside FIFA President Gianni Infantino the trophy presentation to Spain, champions after beating Argentina 1-0 in extra time at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Trump, who watched the match from the VIP box with his wife, Melania, also held the original trophy before kickoff, in images that circulated widely on social media.