Overview

• Spectators at MetLife Stadium loudly booed during the national anthem and trophy presentation when Trump appeared on the big screen, according to Matt Viser and Pardeep Cattry.
• The president’s viewing box included First Lady Melania Trump, Attorney General Pam Bondi, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, Tom Brady, Rupert Murdoch and FIFA president Gianni Infantino.
• Trump watched the match on the first anniversary of a failed assassination attempt at a Butler, Pennsylvania rally, highlighting elevated security around his appearance.
• Special envoy Steve Witkoff announced plans to meet with Qatari officials for Gaza peace talks on the sidelines of the tournament.
• The episode underlines Trump’s broader effort to leverage marquee sports events for political signaling and informal diplomacy ahead of the 2026 World Cup.