US President Donald Trump will hand the trophy to the 2026 World Cup champions.

According to a TTXVN correspondent in the US, this decision marks a shift in FIFA’s traditional protocol. As announced on June 23 (US time), unlike the previous two World Cups in Qatar 2022 and Russia 2018 where the FIFA President alone presented the award, this time President Trump will join FIFA President Gianni Infantino in handing football's highest honor to the captain of the victorious team.

Speaking on Fox News' "Fox & Friends" program, FIFA President Gianni Infantino emphasized the close collaboration between himself and the host nation's leader: "We will be together to enjoy the final and personally present the trophy to the champion. We always stand side by side in all activities."

The involvement of heads of state in the tournament’s crowning moment is not without precedent. Historically, Queen Elizabeth II of England awarded the trophy to England captain Bobby Moore after the 1966 victory. Likewise, in 1982, King Juan Carlos of Spain presented the gold cup to Italy captain Dino Zoff. However, the upcoming joint ceremony in New Jersey on July 19 also revives debates from last summer's Club World Cup. Back then, at the same venue, President Trump handed the trophy to Chelsea captain Reece James after their win over Paris Saint-Germain. Yet, his prolonged stay on stage and participation in the players' celebrations sparked some

With every match carrying do-or-die stakes, fans eagerly await which captain will receive the prestigious gold trophy from President Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino at that historic moment of the 2026 World Cup.