Trump to Attend July 19 World Cup Final as U.S. Hosts 78 of 104 Matches
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Updated · The New York Times · Jun 26
Trump to Attend July 19 World Cup Final as U.S. Hosts 78 of 104 Matches
3 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Jun 26
Summary
Gianni Infantino said President Donald Trump plans to attend the World Cup final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on July 19, confirming the appearance on Fox & Friends.
The visit adds to the tournament's political overtones as the 2026 World Cup reaches its halfway point, with questions around Trump's role, U.S. immigration enforcement and treatment of Iran during wartime.
78 of the tournament's 104 matches are being played in the United States, making the event a major test of how much soft power Washington can draw from co-hosting with Mexico and Canada.
Trump skipped the U.S. opening match against Paraguay on June 12, sending Secretary of State Marco Rubio instead, while feared immigration checks at stadiums have not materialized.