Trump to Attend World Cup Final, Present Trophy to Spain or Argentina
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Updated · The Guardian · Jul 16
Trump to Attend World Cup Final, Present Trophy to Spain or Argentina
3 articles · Updated · The Guardian · Jul 16
Summary
Sunday’s World Cup final in New Jersey will feature Donald Trump in attendance, with the White House confirming he plans to watch Spain face Argentina.
Fifa president Gianni Infantino said Trump is also expected to join him in presenting the trophy — the customary role for the host nation’s president.
Friday’s schedule already includes a Fifa reception at Trump Tower in New York, where soccer’s governing body opened an office last year.
Trump has not attended a match at this World Cup, but he stayed involved by lobbying Fifa over Folarin Balogun’s suspension before the U.S. lost to Belgium in the last 16.
The appearance extends Trump’s run of high-profile sports outings after stops at the Super Bowl, US Open, Daytona 500, Ryder Cup and this year’s NBA Finals Game 3.