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About 48 hours before the World Cup winner was crowned, President Donald Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino spoke ill of the success of this year’s tournament.
The United States was given the opportunity to host this year’s tournament, with 11 of the 16 venues hosting games, including all of the quarterfinals, semifinals and the upcoming final.
“I promised you that we will make a great World Cup. And, of course, this World Cup has exceeded all expectations,” said Infantino, adding that 7 million fans have attended the games so far, and “billions” have watched on television.
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President Donald Trump speaks with FIFA President Gianni Infantino at a FIFA banquet at Trump Tower in New York City on July 17, 2026. (Andrew Harnik/Reuters)
“The American dream came true. We brought the world together, we brought the world together in America. When I told you that we were going to make a big World Cup, you told me that America would embrace the world. And the world embraced it,” added Infantino.
“Everyone who came here enjoyed it, everyone who stayed at home enjoyed it. Looking at the amazing pictures of these beautiful cities in charge, fans from all over the world coming together and enjoying in peace, Mr. President, with joy and happiness. Because, I don’t know if you know, but the official definition of FIFA is, FIFA is the official giver of happiness to humanity [for] 120 years. We provide joy and happiness – unless the team loses, of course. And all this, of course, would not happen. And I say this, because it is true. You don’t need people to praise you President but this World Cup would not have been a great success without you…
President Donald Trump shakes hands with FIFA President Gianni Infantino at a FIFA reception at Trump Tower in New York City on July 17, 2026. (Andrew Harnik/Reuters)
“This was and is not just the biggest World Cup ever. It is the biggest human, social and cultural event that humanity has ever seen and seen. And we are all part of it. And for this, I am very grateful, Mr.
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Trump also called the event “the most successful sporting event perhaps in the history of the world.”
“It has been a real honor for the American people to share our beautiful country with the rest of the world. And today, America, is stronger and richer and hotter than ever, and you are a big part of it…” said Trump.
“I think beyond a sporting event, this was, this was not just a sporting event. This was more than a sporting event. This was something very special.”
President Donald Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino attended a FIFA reception at Trump Tower in New York. Trump will attend the 2026 World Cup final between Spain and Argentina. (Mandel Ngan/AFP)
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Trump and Infantino will be in the final on Sunday at MetLife Stadium and will pass the trophy to the winning team, which will be either Spain or Argentina.
Argentina are looking to become the first to win back-to-back since Brazil in 1958 and 1962. This is Spain’s second final as they won it in 2010 in South Africa.
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