WATCH: Donald Trump makes dramatic Marine One appearance at Argentina vs. Spain FIFA World Cup final Football News
The 2026 FIFA World Cup finals have not yet begun and US President Donald Trump has thrust into the spotlight, making a dramatic appearance at MetLife Stadium aboard Marine One, the presidential helicopter, before sitting down with FIFA president Gianni Infantino to watch the title match between Argentina and Spain.Trump’s arrival, his first appearance at a tournament during the World Cup, underscores the political significance of a joint hosting effort by the United States, Canada and Mexico.Before kick-off, TV cameras captured the US president holding the iconic FIFA World Cup trophy alongside Infantino and presiding over the presentation ceremony after the final whistle.Trump had earlier reflected on the World Cup’s impact on American soccer.“It turns out we are a football nation, and I think it’s here to stay,” Trump said at a FIFA reception at Trump Tower in New York on Friday. “It really brings the world together.”WATCH: Donald Trump’s dramatic arrival
Trump is ready to bid again to host the World Cup in the United States
Even before the final began, Trump was looking beyond the 2026 World Cup, publicly urging FIFA to award another World Cup to the United States.The president joked in an interview with Fox Sports that FIFA should immediately announce another U.S. bid to host the tournament.“I have a great idea for Jani: You have to do two countries. Announce us next time, and then announce another country. That will take away some of the anger and shock,” Trump said.“Based on these numbers, we will immediately make another request.”Asked to predict the outcome of the Argentina-Spain final, Trump refused to pick a winner but admitted it would be difficult to bet against Argentina captain Lionel Messi.“I just think it’s hard to bet against Messi. He’s great,” he said.
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