On Friday, July 17, 2026, President Donald Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino attended a reception at Trump Tower in New York City to celebrate the ongoing World Cup tournament. Infantino declared the event a success, highlighting sold-out stadiums and high television ratings as evidence that the largest World Cup ever held met its expectations. Standing alongside Trump, Infantino said the tournament achieved its mission of uniting people from all corners of the globe.

Trump praised the World Cup as “one of the all-time greatest sporting events in history,” emphasizing that it galvanized more than just the sporting world. The two spoke next to the golden trophy that Trump plans to award to the winner of Sunday’s final match between Argentina and Spain.

The reception brought together international soccer stars and underscored the global significance of the tournament, which continues to captivate audiences worldwide.

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