Trump Receives First 2026 FIFA World Cup Final Ticket, Row 1, Seat 1, Numbered 45/47

Washington D.C. – FIFA President Gianni Infantino presented former U.S. President Donald Trump with the ceremonial first ticket to the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final during a meeting at the White House. The symbolic gesture took place on Friday, August 22, 2025, ahead of the global tournament co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

The ticket, designated for Row 1, Seat 1, carries the unique number 45/47, a nod to Trump's distinction as both the 45th and potentially the 47th President of the United States. Infantino also presented Trump with the official FIFA World Cup trophy, which Trump playfully suggested he might keep, stating, "Don't think I'm giving it back."

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to be the largest in the tournament's history, expanding to feature 48 teams across 16 host cities in North America. The final match is scheduled for July 19, 2026, at MetLife Stadium in the New York-New Jersey area. Official ticket sales for all 104 matches are slated to begin on September 10, 2025.

During the event, Trump also announced that the draw for the 2026 World Cup will be held on December 5 at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. This interaction underscores the ongoing relationship between the former U.S. President and FIFA, as the United States prepares to co-host the prestigious international football event.