US President Donald Trump To Present 2026 FIFA World Cup Trophy

By: Bernard Nyankomago Kwasi

It has been confirmed by FIFA President Gianni Infantino that the glittering golden trophy at stake in the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be presented by US President Donald Trump on the final day.

Three countries are hosting the FIFA World Cup for the first time since 1934 that the competition was introduced.

United States of America (USA), Canada and Mexico are the three great nations jointly hosting the 48 countries that will be competing for success.

Mexico City Stadium will be the venue for the opening fixture between Mexico and South Africa in Group A on Thursday 11th June, 2026.

Meanwhile, the grand finale of the FIFA Mundial will be played at MetLife Stadium at the Meadowlands Sports Complex in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on Sunday 19th July, 2026.

US President Donald Trump is expected to present the World Cup trophy to the skipper of the victorious team on this historic day.

“I will present it together with the President of the United States, the host country. No one will be allowed to touch this trophy”.

This is how the ultimate trophy will be presented according to FIFA President Gianni Infantino.