FIFA Reportedly Confirms Protocol Exception as Donald Trump Prepares to Present World Cup Trophy

The FIFA president also referenced earlier interactions with Donald Trump, noting that the two have spent time together on several occasions. One of the most widely discussed moments occurred when Infantino presented Trump with FIFA’s “Peace Prize,” a symbolic award that generated mixed reactions internationally. Supporters viewed it as a diplomatic gesture, while critics questioned its political implications and timing.

This will not be the first time Donald Trump has been involved in a major football related event

At the FIFA Club World Cup final held at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, Chelsea defeated Paris Saint-Germain with a 3–0 victory. Following the match, Trump participated in the official medal ceremony, where he assisted in presenting awards to players and briefly joined the trophy presentation on stage.