U.S. President Donald Trump arrived in New York City on Friday ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final, beginning a weekend of events leading up to football's biggest match.
After landing at John F. Kennedy International Airport aboard Air Force One, Trump transferred to Marine One for the short flight into Manhattan, where he attended a FIFA reception at Trump Tower.
Footage captured the presidential helicopter landing before the motorcade departed through New York streets under tight security.
The visit comes as New York prepares to host one of the world's largest sporting events, with fans from across the globe arriving for the World Cup Final.
According to the White House, President Trump is scheduled to attend the championship match on Sunday at the New York–New Jersey Stadium, also known as MetLife Stadium, where the tournament will conclude.
Following the FIFA reception, the president is expected to travel to his golf club in Bedminster, New Jersey, where he will spend the weekend before returning for the final.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup, jointly hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, is the largest edition in the tournament's history, featuring 48 national teams.
With the world watching, the championship match is expected to draw millions of viewers and bring together football fans, dignitaries, and international leaders for a spectacular conclusion to the tournament.
