2026 World Cup: Infantino Gifts Trump First Final Ticket, Eyes on Messi and Ronaldo’s Finale

Gianni Infantino, the FIFA President, has presented U.S. President Donald Trump with the first ticket to the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, set for July 19, 2026, at the MetLife Stadium in New York-New Jersey. The presentation occurred at the White House. Official ticket sales for all 104 matches will begin on September 10, 2025. The ticket given to Trump is in Row 1, Seat 1, numbered 45/47. The 2026 World Cup will be the first to include 48 teams and will be hosted in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. This tournament could potentially be the last World Cup for Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, whose presence may make the final even more momentous. The anticipation among football fans is high, especially with the potential for a final match farewell for these legendary players.