Report: Trump May Join World Cup Trophy Ceremony, Breaking FIFA Protocol
Donald Trump may again appear at a trophy presentation, this time at the 2026 World Cup, after drawing attention and criticism last summer when he stood with Chelsea players during the Club World Cup trophy lift. According to reports published June 16, 2026, FIFA and its president, Gianni Infantino, have approved Trump’s participation in the ceremony, including standing beside the players and lifting the trophy with them.
The decision, the report says, would still be up to Trump himself. If he takes part, he would be violating FIFA’s own protocol, which says only representatives of the winning team should be present at the trophy handover.
The article says this would also make Trump the first head of state to take part in such a ceremony when his own national team was not the champion. The move is expected to spark fresh criticism, especially after the war with Iran, which the article says has already added to the backlash against the U.S. president.
The piece notes that it remains to be seen which team wins the tournament and whether it will accept the U.S. president’s presence calmly.
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