- President Donald Trump has publicly backed Argentina to win the World Cup final, stating that it is “hard to bet against Messi” in the match against Spain.
- He praised Lionel Messi's exceptional play, specifically recalling a “perfect” assist in the semi-final, and also noted his friendship with Argentinian president Javier Milei.
- The president is scheduled to present the World Cup trophy to the victorious team following the final game.
- He declined to name Messi as the greatest player of all time, instead mentioning his friendship with Cristiano Ronaldo and his memories of watching Pelé, while also acknowledging Kylian Mbappé as a great player, influenced by his son Barron's interest in soccer.
- He suggested to Fifa President Gianni Infantino that future World Cups should be hosted by two countries simultaneously to alleviate potential “anger and shock,” and expressed a strong desire for the United States to host the tournament again soon.
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