Trump Sends Marine One Over MetLife Before 2026 World Cup Final
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Updated · The New York Times · Jul 19
Trump Sends Marine One Over MetLife Before 2026 World Cup Final
3 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Jul 19
Summary
Less than an hour before kickoff, Marine One flew over MetLife Stadium as President Trump inserted himself into the World Cup final between Argentina and Spain.
The flyover extended Trump's effort to share the spotlight at marquee sports events, after he attended an NBA Finals game in New York on June 8.
MetLife's security footprint and traffic disruptions intensified with Trump in attendance, as world leaders, celebrities and wealthy fans converged on East Rutherford.
Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani were among the notable spectators at a final Spain won for its first World Cup title since 2010.