President Trump attended the 2026 FIFA World Cup final between Spain and Argentina at New York/New Jersey Stadium, watching from a suite alongside first lady Melania Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino. The occasion combined high-profile political attendance with sporting ceremony, as the sold-out crowd was treated to a rendition of "The Star-Spangled Banner" performed by singer Jennifer Hudson ahead of kick-off.

The stadium, holding more than 80,000 spectators, responded enthusiastically to Hudson's performance, which was broadcast to viewers on FOX. Although Team USA had already been eliminated in the Round of 16 by Belgium, the final still took place on American soil as part of the tournament's North American hosting arrangement, with Trump's presence and FIFA's public praise for the administration's role underscoring the event's political as well as sporting significance.