Trump May Again Join World Cup Trophy Ceremony, Breaking FIFA Protocol
Reports say U.S. President Donald Trump may take part in the World Cup 2026 trophy presentation, after creating controversy last summer when he stood with Chelsea players during the Club World Cup trophy lift. This time, FIFA president Gianni Infantino and FIFA have reportedly given him permission to attend the ceremony and to stand beside the players while they raise the trophy, as he did before.
According to the reports, the final decision whether to appear will be Trump’s alone. If he does, he would be breaking FIFA’s own protocol, which says only representatives of the winning team should be present at the trophy lift.
The move would also make Trump the first head of state to take part in a trophy ceremony for a team that did not win the title. The article says the plan is likely to trigger fresh criticism, especially after the war with Iran, which has already added to the number of Trump’s detractors.
The piece notes that it remains to be seen which team wins the tournament and whether the champion will accept the U.S. president’s presence calmly.
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