Trump Set to Award 2026 World Cup Trophy as White House Task Force Head Backs England

President Donald Trump has confirmed that he will be on stage presenting the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup trophy next weekend in New Jersey, The Spun reported. The confirmation came as the tournament's semifinals were set, with Spain facing France and England taking on Argentina.

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White House adviser Andrew Giuliani, head of the White House Task Force on the FIFA World Cup 2026, publicly stated he wants England to win the World Cup this summer, according to both Daily Post Nigeria and mirror.co.uk. Giuliani described an England victory as a 'beautiful victory' for the Three Lions.

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Daily Post Nigeria2026 World Cup: White House reveals country they are backing to win trophymirror.co.ukWhite House adviser Andrew Giuliani says he wants England to win 2026 World Cup

"beautiful victory"

Giuliani's remarks came as England prepared to face current holders Argentina in the semifinal. The last time England won the World Cup was in 1966, when they hosted the competition, Daily Post Nigeria noted.

Despite his planned appearance at the trophy ceremony, President Trump is yet to take in any of the World Cup action in person, MyNewsLA reported. FIFA president Gianni Infantino has defended Trump's involvement in the trophy presentation plan, according to the same outlet.

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The tournament's final will feature the winner of the Spain-France semifinal against the winner of the England-Argentina match. Trump's decision to present the trophy has drawn backlash, The Spun reported, though specifics of the criticism were not detailed.