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Trump attends final, demands 2038 World Cup for US

7/18/2026

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Trump Attends Final

U.S. President Donald Trump will attend the World Cup final on Sunday at the stadium in New Jersey.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino called the tournament a success and praised Trump.
Infantino reported attendance of 6.7 million for the 48-team World Cup hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico.
Trump urged FIFA to award the 2038 World Cup solely to the United States, excluding Canada and Mexico.

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Mayor Dickens Warns

Mayor Andre Dickens warned unsheltered people to avoid downtown after Atlanta cleared Freedom Park of tents before the World Cup.
Host-city venues saw a 14% rise in beer sales, 4% nationally.
Travelers from London, Morocco and other regions praised warm American hospitality, noting home invites and helpful Uber drivers.
FIFA called the 2026 ticket pricing an “ATM” moment, prompting vendors to raise prices and making the event unaffordable for most fans.

History

Historical Context

After FIFA awarded the 1994 World Cup to the United States on July 4 1988, the tournament ran June 17–July 17, 1994 across nine venues, drawing a record 3,587,538 spectators. Brazil’s penalty-shootout win and the first use of three points per win boosted U.S. soccer, prompting the creation of MLS and influencing the joint 2026 bid.

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Trump Attends Final

U.S. President Donald Trump will attend the World Cup final on Sunday at the stadium in New Jersey.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino called the tournament a success and praised Trump.
Infantino reported attendance of 6.7 million for the 48-team World Cup hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico.
Trump urged FIFA to award the 2038 World Cup solely to the United States, excluding Canada and Mexico.

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