Trump will attend World Cup Final, hand out trophy at NJ match: FIFA president
WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 05: U.S. President Donald Trump receives the FIFA Peace Prize from Gianni Infantino, President of FIFA, during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Official Draw at John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on December 05, 2025 in W
NEW JERSEY - President Donald Trump is set for a major role as the World Cup prepares for its New Jersey finale next month, raising questions about security restrictions for the highly anticipated match.
What we know:
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has confirmed that Trump will be in attendance for the tournament's final match at the New York/New Jersey Stadium on July 19. The president will also hand out the World Cup trophy to the victors.
"We will be together with the president enjoying the final and handing the trophy to the winner, of course," Infantino said Tuesday morning on Fox & Friends.
This isn't the first time Trump has attended a World Cup final in New Jersey. Last July, the president presented the Club championship trophy to Chelsea after their victory over Paris Saint-Germain at MetLife Stadium.
The announcement raises questions regarding ecurity after Trump's visit to New York City for the Knicks NBA Finals series prompted a lockdown for parts of the city.
MSG lockdown: Security perimeter announced ahead of Knicks Game 3 on Monday
Fans heading to Madison Square Garden for Game 3 of the NBA Finals should expect street closures, security checkpoints and airport-style screening Monday night as the NYPD and U.S. Secret Service prepare for a presidential visit.
MSG security
The backstory:
Trump's appearance at Madison Square Garden for Game 3 required a staggering coordination of the Secret Service, NYPD, and federal assets.
Midtown Manhattan saw barricades, street closures and a massive perimeter that completely slowed foot traffic around the arena. Fans attending the game reported hours-long delays to pass through TSA-style screenings, while the surrounding blocks and businesses felt the ripple effects.
What we don't know:
Officials have yet to release a security plan or any possible restrictions and closures ahead of Trump's World Cup visit.
The Source: Information from this article was sourced from Fox & Friends and previous reporting by FOX 5 NY.