WATCH: Trump presents World Cup trophy to winning team Spain after final match

“It turned out we were a soccer country, and I think it’s going to remain,” Trump said ahead of the final match, which takes place at 3pm ET on Sunday. “This has really brought the world together.”

By Nicholas Ballasy

Published: July 19, 2026 12:09pm

Updated: July 19, 2026 6:54pm

President Donald Trump presented the World Cup trophy to Spain after the team defeated Argentina in the final match on Sunday.

Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino also presented the medals to the players.

Trump said at a FIFA reception on Friday that serving as the host country for the World Cup was a big win for the U.S.

“It turned out we were a soccer country, and I think it’s going to remain,” Trump said at Trump Tower in New York City. “This has really brought the world together.”

The final match began at 3pm ET on Sunday.

Spain won the match 1-0 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.