White House Confirms Trump Will Attend FIFA World Cup Final, Present Trophy

White House Confirms Trump Will Attend FIFA World Cup Final, Present Trophy

The White House has confirmed that U.S. President Donald Trump will attend Sunday’s FIFA World Cup final and present the trophy to the winning team, describing the event as a fitting end to a tournament that highlighted America’s ability to host the world’s biggest sporting spectacle.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced that President Trump is looking forward to attending the championship match and participating in the post match trophy presentation.

“We look forward to the final match on Sunday, and I know the President looks forward to attending,” Leavitt said. “This is a fitting conclusion to a tournament that showcased America’s ability to host the world on the grandest stage.”

Trump’s attendance adds further prominence to the final, which will conclude the FIFA World Cup after weeks of competition across host venues in the United States. His role in presenting the trophy to the champions will mark one of the tournament’s most high profile ceremonial moments.

The World Cup has drawn millions of fans from around the globe, with the final expected to attract one of the largest global television audiences of the year as football’s newest world champions are crowned.