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Donald Trump will present World Cup trophy at final, FIFA confirms
By Julia Elbaba at NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)
· June 23, 2026
· 2 min read
U.S. President Donald Trump will attend the World Cup final in New Jersey on July 19 and will help present the trophy to the winning team, FIFA President Gianni Infantino confirmed Tuesday.
Infantino said he and Trump will jointly hand the trophy to the captain of the champions, a notable shif...
Key takeaway President Donald Trump will attend the World Cup final in New Jersey on July 19 and will help present the trophy to the winning team, FIFA President Gianni Infantino confirmed Tuesday.
Why this matters in The Trophy Club
As the World Cup final approaches, Trophy Club residents may be more interested in the local implications of high-profile events like this. Although the final is taking place in New Jersey, the involvement of a US President and the resulting security and traffic concerns can provide a useful reference point for local event planners in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Trophy Club has hosted various community events and may look to larger events like the World Cup for guidance on managing crowds and ensuring public safety. The experience of major metropolitan areas like New York and New Jersey in handling large-scale events with high-security requirements can inform local decisions on event planning and management in Trophy Club and surrounding areas.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 23, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? U.S. President Donald Trump will attend the World Cup final in New Jersey on July 19 and will help present the trophy to the winning team, FIFA President Gianni Infantino confirmed Tuesday.
Infantino said he and Trump will jointly hand the trophy to the captain of the champions, a notable shif...
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