Trump confirms 2026 World Cup attendance

United States President Donald Trump has confirmed that he will attend the 2026 FIFA World Cup, adding another high-profile political presence to the global football showpiece set to be co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico.
Speaking at the White House on Wednesday, Trump responded affirmatively when asked whether he planned to attend any of the tournament’s matches, signalling his intention to be part of an event expected to attract millions of fans and billions of viewers worldwide.
The confirmation comes as anticipation builds ahead of the expanded World Cup, which will culminate in the final at MetLife Stadium on July 19. FIFA President Gianni Infantino has previously ...