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Trump to Present World Cup Trophy After U.S. Victory

6/17/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump will hand the World Cup trophy to the winning captain on July 19 after FIFA approval.
He will place the trophy directly into the captain’s hands, breaking tradition, at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
The United States beat Paraguay 4-1 in the opening match, with goals from Balogun, Pulisic and Reyna after a Bobadilla own goal, while Julio Enciso scored for Paraguay.

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U.S. President Donald Trump will hand the World Cup trophy to the winning captain on July 19 after FIFA approval.
He will place the trophy directly into the captain’s hands, breaking tradition, at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
The United States beat Paraguay 4-1 in the opening match, with goals from Balogun, Pulisic and Reyna after a Bobadilla own goal, while Julio Enciso scored for Paraguay.