U.S. President Donald Trump has confirmed his attendance at the FIFA Club World Cup final this Sunday at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
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The announcement came shortly after FIFA revealed the opening of a new office in New York’s Trump Tower. This move further strengthens the organization’s ties with the U.S. government as the country plays host to the first edition of the expanded Club World Cup. The U.S. will also co-host the 2026 World Cup alongside Canada and Mexico.
Chelsea is set to face either Paris Saint-Germain or Real Madrid in the final, which will be held at the same venue as next year’s World Cup final.
Trump, who previously attended the Super Bowl in February, leads a White House taskforce overseeing preparations for both tournaments.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino praised the U.S. government’s support:
“We’ve received strong backing from President Trump and the taskforce for both the Club World Cup and next year’s World Cup.”
FIFA already operates an office in Miami, and its new base in Trump Tower marks a deeper collaboration with the U.S. administration.
“FIFA is a global body, and being global means being local too. Having a presence in New York is vital,” Infantino added.
Despite criticism over the administration’s immigration policies, including travel bans on 12 countries and proposals to expand restrictions, Infantino assured fans they will be welcomed to the U.S.
President Trump has maintained a visible presence in sports during his second term. He became the first sitting president to attend a Super Bowl and announced Washington D.C. as the host of the 2027 NFL Draft. He’s also attended multiple UFC events and plans to host one at the White House next year.
