Donald Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino appeared together at a private reception at Trump Tower in New York on July 17, 2026, two days before the 2026 World Cup final and before a FIFA Council meeting. Trump referenced the 2020 election and entered the stage with Infantino to 'God Bless the USA.' The U.S. men's team had exited the tournament after a 4-1 Round of 16 loss to Belgium.