Will Trump Celebrate on the Podium with the New World Champions?

According to reputable journalist Ben Jacobs, American President Donald Trump has received FIFA's approval to join the team lifting the World Cup trophy on July 19th.

TalkSPORT reports that FIFA has no objections to Trump potentially breaking awarding protocol by directly handing the trophy to the winning captain and remaining central to the celebrations. This wouldn't be unprecedented, as the politician did the same during Chelsea's Club World Cup triumph last year.

The US President has reportedly been informed that FIFA wishes for him to present the World Cup trophy to the eventual champions. Representatives from Mexico and Canada are also expected to be invited to attend the closing ceremony.

Trump caused considerable surprise and confusion during last summer's Club World Cup when he stood alongside Chelsea captain Reece James as he lifted the trophy. The London players appeared quite bewildered, and FIFA President Gianni Infantino initially tried to move Trump away but later encouraged him to stay put.

FIFA protocol typically dictates that the trophy remains on a special pedestal and is then taken by a member of the winning team to the podium for celebrations.

Sources indicate that the global football organization will leave it to Trump's discretion whether he wishes to remain with the team during the trophy lift or retreat with other officials during the ceremony. White House insiders believe Trump will once again choose to celebrate with the victorious team.

Trump did not attend the USA's opening match victory against Paraguay (4-1) due to his busy schedule, but he is expected to be at the World Cup final at MetLife Stadium on July 19th.