FOX World Cup announcer says Trump's appearance at final is 'fun, unique thing' despite potential backlash

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President Donald Trump will be at MetLife Stadium for Sunday's World Cup Final, in all likelihood joined by FIFA president Gianni Infantino.

It is hardly the first time a head of state has attended the World Cup, but with today's political landscape, this one may just be the most polarizing.

Trump has attended numerous sporting events over the years, including some of the most prestigious events since becoming president a second time. Each time, the president is of course shown on the big screen and broadcast, and depending on the location has gotten different receptions.

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President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump attend the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 final match with FIFA President Gianni Infantino at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 13, 2025. (Etsuo Hara/Getty Images)

This time around, FOX broadcaster John Strong is prepared to report on Trump's attendance and knows that it will be both heavily praised and scrutinized.

"Certainly when it comes to President Trump, there are no neutral opinions. But that means there are a lot of people in the audience who are super excited to see him at the game, and there are going to be a lot of people in the audience who maybe are less thrilled to have him on their TV screen," Strong told reporters in a Zoom call Friday.

"As ever, it’s my job to play it down the middle and acknowledge the fact that the United States president being engaged with the sport, being at the game, that’s a fun, unique thing... Whatever I say, the tone of