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President Trump is not attending the U.S. men's national team's World Cup opener in Los Angeles but is expected at the July 19 final.

President Trump is reportedly planning to attend next month’s World Cup final in New Jersey. The championship match of the global soccer tournament is scheduled for July 19 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford.

Discover the 48 teams taking part in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Canada, Mexico, USA™, including host cities, groups and game dates. Learn more with FIFA.

The world’s most-viewed sporting event represents a test of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s leadership, politics and insatiable soccer fandom.

Follow live updates as co-hosts Canada get their World Cup campaign underway against Bosnia and Herzegovina in Toronto.

What time is World Cup final? Date, venue and halftime show details as the final two teams battle it out for the trophy in New Jersey.