Donald Trump Attends 2026 World Cup Final at MetLife Stadium: Full Details

The 2026 World Cup wrapped up on Sunday in New Jersey, with Donald Trump making a notable appearance at the event. Since securing his second term as president in 2024, Trump has shown up at several major sports events, including the Super Bowl, Ryder Cup, U.S. Open final, and NBA Finals. The World Cup final added another significant event to that list, especially after he formed a close connection with FIFA president Gianni Infantino.

With Spain beating Argentina at MetLife Stadium, Trump had a short trip to witness the match on Sunday afternoon. Below are all the key moments involving Trump during the final.

Timeline of Trump's Attendance

• 6:44 p.m.: Trump joined Infantino to present the World Cup trophy to Spain, celebrating their victory in the tournament.SPAIN LIFTS THE TROPHY AFTER WINNING THE 2026 FIFA WORLD CUP FINAL 🇪🇸🏆
• 6:27 p.m.: Following Spain's win, Trump appeared alongside other dignitaries on the field for the trophy presentation ceremony.President Trump joins Gianni Infantino on the pitch after the FIFA World Cup Final
• 3:18 p.m.: During the match, Trump was seen with Infantino holding the World Cup trophy, ready to award it to the champions.President Trump is in attendance for the FIFA World Cup Final at NY/NJ Stadium @realDonaldTrump
• 2:53 p.m.: Trump sat in the stands beside FIFA president Infantino, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum while watching the game.Trump is at the MetLife Stadium for the World Cup Final.
• 2:45 p.m.: Security around the stadium increased significantly due to Trump’s presence, marking the match as a National Special Security Event.The World Cup final has become a presidential security operation.
• 2:30 p.m.: Marine One landed at MetLife Stadium, signaling Trump's arrival well before kickoff.President Trump is IN THE HOUSE! Should be an epic game.
• 1:05 p.m.: Trump spoke with Fox sideline reporter Jenny Taft during the pregame coverage.President Trump spoke with @JennyTaft ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final @realDonaldTrump
• 9:15 a.m.: According to the White House schedule, Trump started his day at his Bedminster, New Jersey golf course, making his journey to the stadium brief.

Reasons for Trump's Attendance

The 2026 World Cup final marks the first time the United States hosted this stage since the 1990s, so Trump's attendance wasn't unexpected. Although he hadn’t attended any World Cup matches before, this final was set to change that. He also participated in the trophy presentation ceremony after the game.

This wasn’t Trump's first time at a soccer event as president. Last December, he represented the U.S. at the World Cup draw deciding group placements. He also attended last summer's Club World Cup at MetLife Stadium when Chelsea faced Paris Saint-Germain.

Who Joined Trump at the Final?

Trump watched the final alongside Gianni Infantino, with whom he built a rapport during preparations for the 2026 World Cup in the U.S. Infantino visited Trump multiple times during the process. Other figures present included First Lady Melania Trump, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, Spanish President Pedro Sanchez, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and businessman Robert Kraft.