ISLAMABAD, JUL 17: U.S. ‌President Donald ​Trump ⁠will attend the ‌FIFA World ‌Cup ‌2026 final ⁠between ⁠Argentina and Spain ​in ‌the New York area ‌on ​Sunday, White House ⁠press secretary ‌Karoline Leavitt said on Thursday.

The final will be played at the New York/New Jersey stadium.

Trump was also present at last year’s FIFA Club World Cup final between Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain, with the president presenting the trophy to the Premier League club.

“We look forward to ‌the ⁠final match on ⁠Sunday, and I know the president looks forward to attending,” Leavitt ​told reporters ‌at a press conference.

“His attendance will cap what has been the most ‌watched, most secure, and ​most successful World Cup in American history.”

⁠Leavitt added that she did not know whether Trump ‌had a favorite in the final but encouraged reporters to ask him. “I’m sure he’ll have a fun answer for you,” ‌she said.

The U.S. president ​will also attend a FIFA reception at ⁠the Trump Tower in New ⁠York City on Friday, Leavitt added.