Former President Donald Trump attended the FIFA World Cup final match between Spain and Argentina on Sunday at New York/New Jersey Stadium. He was accompanied by his wife, Melania Trump, and FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
Trump watched the match from his suite as Jennifer Hudson performed "The Star-Spangled Banner." The stadium was filled with over 80,000 fans for the final, which took place in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Hudson's performance was followed by a closing ceremony that included a speech from actor Tom Cruise emphasizing unity among the host nations: the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Prior to the match, FIFA President Gianni Infantino had stated that the Trump administration contributed to a "historic cultural event." The trophy presentation was handled by Spanish tennis star Carlos Alcaraz and former Argentinian World Cup champion Mario Kempes.
The final marked Argentina's attempt to defend their 2022 title against Spain, who were appearing in their second World Cup Final. Notably, FIFA President Gianni Infantino had previously credited the Trump administration for contributing to a "historic cultural event" during a FIFA reception at Trump Tower in New York City.