Infantino Reveals 2026 World Cup Final Ceremony Details

22 January 2026at18:20

Gianni Infantino, President of the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA), announced during the World Economic Forum in Davos that he will preside over the 2026 World Cup final ceremony. He will be joined by the head of one of the co-hosting nations on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford. Although Donald Trump was not directly named, the statement implicitly suggests his potential participation in the ceremony, as the United States is one of the co-hosting countries.

This decision is expected to draw criticism, especially after Trump received the FIFA Peace Award from Infantino last December. It is not yet known whether the leaders of the other co-hosting nations, Mexico and Canada, will participate in the coronation ceremony.

The 2026 World Cup will be held in the United States, Canada, and Mexico from June 11 to July 19. This edition will be the first to feature 48 teams, marking a historic precedent for the tournament.

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Who will preside over the 2026 World Cup final ceremony?

FIFA President Gianni Infantino announced he will preside over the 2026 World Cup final ceremony at MetLife Stadium on July 19, potentially joined by a leader from one of the co-hosting nations.

What makes the 2026 World Cup historically significant?

The 2026 World Cup, hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, will be the first edition of the tournament to feature 48 teams, marking a historic precedent for FIFA.