White House confirms Trump will attend World Cup final

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By Adegboyega Adeleye

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The White House has confirmed that United States President Donald Trump will attend Sunday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup final between Argentina and Spain at the New York-New Jersey Stadium.

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White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced the president’s attendance during a press briefing on Thursday, making it official that Trump will be present for the tournament’s showpiece match.

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“We look forward to the final match on Sunday, and I know the president looks forward to attending,” Leavitt told reporters, according to Reuters.

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She added that Trump’s attendance would cap what she described as “the most watched, most secure, and most successful World Cup in American history.”

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Leavitt said she did not know whether the president would be supporting Argentina or Spain in the final but joked that reporters should ask him directly.

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“I’m sure he’ll have a fun answer for you,” she said.

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The White House also confirmed that Trump will attend a FIFA reception at Trump Tower in New York City on Friday ahead of Sunday’s final.

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The highly anticipated showdown will see defending champions Argentina, inspired by Lionel Messi, take on Spain after both sides emerged victorious in their World Cup semi-finals.

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Argentina booked their place in the final with a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory over England, while Spain defeated France 2-0 to reach the tournament’s biggest match.

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Trump’s attendance adds another layer of global attention to the final, which is expected to attract millions of viewers worldwide as Argentina chase a fourth FIFA World Cup title and Spain seek to reclaim football’s biggest prize.

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