Donald Trump Enjoys Bird's-Eye View Of FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Venue As Helicopter Flies Over Stadium; Ivanka Shares VIDEO
· Free Press Journal
US President Donald Trump attended the FIFA World Cup 2026 final between Argentina and Spain on Sunday, July 19. Before reaching the stadium, his presidential helicopter flew directly over the venue, giving everyone inside a bird's-eye view of the packed crowd below.
Incoming ! #fifaworldcup @FIFAcom pic.twitter.com/NKdfjiANC5
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— Ivanka Trump (@IvankaTrump) July 19, 2026
His daughter Ivanka Trump shared a video of the moment on social media. The viral video shows Trump looking out of the helicopter window as it flies over the stadium before landing. She captioned the post, "Incoming!" along with the hashtag #FIFAWorldCup.
GRAVE: Ronaldo Fenômeno levou a taça da final para o presidente Donald Trump tocar. #ESPxARG pic.twitter.com/yhqoYFwqun
— Central Reality (@centralreality) July 19, 2026
Trump Arrives for World Cup Final
The World Cup final was played at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Spain and Argentina faced each other in the biggest match of the tournament.
Security at the stadium was very tight as the U.S. President was attending the match. Secret Service agents carried out security checks at the entry gates, leading to long queues for fans.
Donald Trump Spotted At FIFA World Cup 2026 Final In New York Alongside Gianni InfantinoDONALD TRUMP SALUTES THE NATIONAL ANTHEM IN FRONT OF 80,000 WORLD CUP FANS!
— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) July 19, 2026
God bless the greatest country on earth pic.twitter.com/uxiDVkWjwi
Donald Trump:
— NassrXtra (@NassrXtra1) July 19, 2026
"I've always liked Ronaldo. I've met Messi just recently, and I have known Cristiano, and they have a pretty good life.
I think they have a very good life. Actually, much easier than my life. Really, I'd switch for about a month or so." pic.twitter.com/B7LX0y7Hv1
Trump watched the final from a secure glass suite with First Lady Melania Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
Donald Trump became the first sitting U.S. President to attend a FIFA World Cup final. The 2026 FIFA World Cup was jointly hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico.