US President Donald Trump is set to make his first appearance at the World Cup in New Jersey, where he will present the trophy to the winning team in the final match between Argentina and Spain. Trump's attendance at the tournament has been met with controversy in the past, particularly when he intervened in the suspension of US striker Folarin Balogun's one-match ban ahead of the last-16 match against Belgium.
Trump presented the Club World Cup trophy last summer when Chelsea defeated Paris Saint-Germain in the New Jersey final, and Fifa president Gianni Infantino has confirmed that he will hand the World Cup trophy to the winning team alongside Trump on Sunday. The final match will be held in New Jersey, with the winner of the match set to lift the coveted trophy.
Trump's attendance at the World Cup final has been welcomed by Fifa, with president Infantino stating that he looks forward to presenting the trophy alongside Trump. The US President's presence at the tournament has been seen as a boost to the event, with the White House confirming that he will be present for the final match.