Trump cleared to present 2026 World Cup trophy, echoing 2025 Club World Cup cameo
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FIFA has given former President Donald Trump permission to present the Jules Rimet trophy to the 2026 World Cup winners, recalling his surprise role at the 2025 Club World Cup awards.
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What to know first
- Trump’s involvement adds a political flash to the sport’s biggest stage.
- FIFA hopes the stunt will boost global viewership for the final.
- The ceremony will still follow tradition, with the captain receiving the cup from a FIFA official.
- 1 reviewed sources · Updated 6/16/2026
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Quick summary
- Trump’s involvement adds a political flash to the sport’s biggest stage.
- FIFA hopes the stunt will boost global viewership for the final.
- The ceremony will still follow tradition, with the captain receiving the cup from a FIFA official.
Why this is trending
FIFA sees Trump’s presence as a way to generate extra media buzz around the final.
Potential impact on the ceremony
The inclusion of a former U.S. president could attract non‑sports audiences, but organizers must balance spectacle with the tournament’s sporting integrity.
Action checklist
- Confirm Trump’s travel and security arrangements for the United States‑Mexico‑Canada venue
- Coordinate podium protocol to keep the ceremony within FIFA’s guidelines
Timeline
FIFA confirms Trump will present the trophy to the champions
FAQ
Will Trump actually hand the trophy to the winning captain?
FIFA says Trump will stand beside the champions and hand the trophy, but the captain will still accept it from a FIFA representative as usual.
How each source frames the topic
复刻世俱杯“抢镜”？特朗普已获准为世界杯冠军球队颁发奖杯
据媒体此前报道，在2025年世俱杯赛后颁奖典礼上，曾出现“尴尬一幕”：美国总统特朗普为冠军球队颁奖后没有像其他颁奖嘉宾一样离开，而是继续留在台上与球员一起庆祝，这一度让他身旁的切尔西球员感到困惑.
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Confirmed from listed sources
- The lead source is “复刻世俱杯“抢镜”？特朗普已获准为世界杯冠军球队颁发奖杯” from Google Trends en 搜狐网.
- Trump’s involvement adds a political flash to the sport’s biggest stage.
- The page was last updated on 2026-06-16.
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- Later reporting or official documents may change the timeline and conclusion.
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- 复刻世俱杯“抢镜”？特朗普已获准为世界杯冠军球队颁发奖杯 · Google Trends en 搜狐网
据媒体此前报道，在2025年世俱杯赛后颁奖典礼上，曾出现“尴尬一幕”：美国总统特朗普为冠军球队颁奖后没有像其他颁奖嘉宾一样离开，而是继续留在台上与球员一起庆祝，这一度让他身旁的切尔西球员感到困惑. 当二人一起将 6月15日，据talkSPORT消息，国际足联已告知特朗普，希望由他在世界杯决赛后颁奖仪式将大力神杯交给最终的冠军球队，并在在冠军球队举起奖杯时与球队一同站在台上庆祝，就像他在世俱杯期间所做的那样. 按照惯例，世界杯冠军队长通常会从 FIFA 官员手中接过奖杯，而政治人物不会在奖杯交接环节中扮演核心角色. 据媒体 此前报道，在2025年世俱杯赛后颁奖典礼上，曾出现“尴尬一幕”：美国总统特朗普为冠军球队颁奖后没有像其他颁奖嘉宾一样离开，而是继续留在台上与球员一起庆祝，这一度让他身旁的切尔西球员感到困惑. 当二人一起将冠军奖杯递给切尔西队后，因凡蒂诺立即撤出了镜头，但特朗普却继续留在原地，站在“最显眼位置”，与切尔西队员一同等待举起奖杯. 《今日美国报》说，在切尔西队员最终开始举奖杯庆祝时，此前撤出镜头的因凡蒂诺“再次出现”，将特朗普拉到了后排位置
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