White House issue update on Donald Trump attending the 2026 World Cup final

White House issue update on Donald Trump attending the 2026 World Cup final says President Donald Trump has not attended a match during the 2026 FIFA World Cup so far, but his presence has remained tied to headlines around the tournament. The update references criticism related to a FIFA disciplinary committee decision involving Folarin Balogun’s red card, which was suspended after he was sent off against Bosnia. Despite the controversy, Mauricio Pochettino’s United States team lost 4-1 against Belgium in the round of 16 in Seattle. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed Trump will attend the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina on Sunday afternoon in New Jersey. Leavitt also said Trump will attend a FIFA reception at Trump Tower in New York City on Friday. The report notes Trump was at the 2025 Club World Cup final at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, where he presented the trophy to Chelsea and stood near captain Reece James.