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Argentina to Face Spain in World Cup Final on Sunday at New York-New Jersey Stadium
President Trump will attend the World Cup final between Argentina and Spain on Sunday in New Jersey and present the trophy with FIFA president Gianni Infantino. The White House confirmed the plans on Thursday after Argentina advanced with a 2-1 semifinal win over England.
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President Trump will attend the World Cup final between Argentina and Spain on Sunday at New York-New Jersey Stadium and present the trophy alongside FIFA president Gianni Infantino. The White House confirmed the arrangement on Thursday. Press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the president looks forward to attending the match.
She called it a fitting conclusion to a tournament that showcased America's ability to host the world. Argentina reached the final by defeating England 2-1 in a semifinal at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Wednesday. England took the lead with an early second-half goal, but Argentina scored twice in the final nine minutes to advance.
Spain has conceded one goal across seven tournament matches. The final is scheduled for Sunday. Trump presented the Club World Cup trophy last summer when Chelsea defeated Paris Saint-Germain in New Jersey.
Gianni Infantino said the plan has always been for the host-country president and the FIFA president to present the World Cup trophy together. Trump earlier asked FIFA to review a one-match suspension for a U.S. striker before a last-16 match, and FIFA later suspended the ban.
