President Donald Trump is set to present the FIFA World Cup 2026 trophy after Spain and Argentina just clashed in an epic final at New York New Jersey Stadium on July 19. That’s right, the former President of the United States on the biggest stage in global sports, making for one wild scene in East Rutherford.
The Closing Ceremony and Halftime Shows Were Absolutely Stacked
Before Spain and Argentina even kicked off, the atmosphere was already electric with an insane closing ceremony. Robbie Williams dropped the official Fifa anthem, “Desire”, and he wasn’t alone. He had serious backup from Pussycat Doll Nicole Scherzinger and Italian singer-songwriter Laura Pausini. Talk about a trio! Then, as if that wasn’t enough star power, Tom Cruise took the mic for a passionate speech, setting the stage for what was sure to be an unforgettable match. Streamer IShowSpeed even belted out his song “Champions”, showing the global reach of this event. And just when you thought it couldn’t get bigger, Post Malone teamed up with rapper Swae Lee for a performance. Later, during the halftime break, none other than Justin Bieber himself hit the stage to keep the crowd hyped.
From Movie Stars to World Leaders, Everyone Was There
The list of people spotted in the crowd at the World Cup final was absolutely wild. Seriously, it was like a red carpet event collided with a United Nations meeting. Comedian Will Ferrell was there, soaking in the action, along with “Dune” star Timothee Chalamet and his girlfriend, social media sensation Kylie Jenner. Football royalty was in the house too, with David Beckham and Victoria Beckham seen taking it all in. But it wasn’t just celebrities. Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney and Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum were in attendance, rubbing shoulders with First Lady Melania Trump and President Donald Trump, who as mentioned, is set to present that coveted trophy. FIFA President Gianni Infantino was on hand, naturally, alongside European royalty like the King and Queen of Spain and a slew of other national leaders. The official list of potential attendees was even deeper, featuring acclaimed actors Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt, Tom Holland, and Cillian Murphy. And for the music lovers, titans like Jay-Z, Beyonce, Rihanna, Drake, Post Malone, and Stormzy were all expected to be there, too. Even sports legends like Steph Curry, Serena Williams, Patrick Mahomes, and Carlos Alcaraz made the list. This was a truly diverse crowd, pulling in influencers, models, designers, and media executives from every corner of the globe.
This FIFA World Cup final wasn’t just a championship game between Spain and Argentina; it was a massive global spectacle, bringing together an unmatched lineup of talent, power, and influence. It’s a testament to the beautiful game’s ability to unite the world, no matter who’s on the field or in the stands.
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