Trump to attend World Cup final on Sunday, White House says


U.S. President Donald Trump waves aboard Marine One in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, U.S., July 15, 2026. REUTERS/Kylie Cooper

WASHINGTON, July ⁠16 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump will ⁠attend the World Cup final ‌between Argentina and Spain at the New York-New Jersey stadium on Sunday, White House press ​secretary Karoline Leavitt said ⁠on Thursday.

"We look ⁠forward to the final match on Sunday, ⁠and ‌I know the president looks forward to attending," Leavitt ⁠told reporters at a press conference.

"His ​attendance will ‌cap what has been the most ⁠watched, ​most secure, and most successful World Cup in American history."

Leavitt added that ⁠she did not know whether ​Trump had a favorite in the final but encouraged reporters to ask him. "I'm ⁠sure he'll have a fun answer for you," she said.

The U.S. president will also attend a FIFA reception ​at the Trump Tower ⁠in New York City on Friday, ​Leavitt added.

(Reporting by Nandita ‌Bose, Doina Chiacu and ​Ismail Shakil; writing by Bhargav Acharya; editing by Michelle Nichols)

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