NEW JERSEY (Kashmir English): U.S. President Donald Trump is set to attend the highly anticipated FIFA Club World Cup Final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on Saturday, July 13. The final will feature two of Europe’s top football clubs, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Chelsea, in a thrilling showdown for the title.
Trump will be joined by his wife, Melania Trump, at the event, which marks one of the biggest football matches ever hosted on U.S. soil. His attendance at the FIFA Club World Cup Final is seen as a continuation of his interest in major sports events, having previously appeared at the Super Bowl, UFC matches, NASCAR races, and college wrestling tournaments.
His appearance at the MetLife stadium in New Jersey, where Paris Saint-Germain face Chelsea, is very much a trial run for the World Cup final, which will take place in the same stadium next year.
Trump has made it clear that he views both tournaments, as well as the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, as showcases for what he calls the “Golden Age of America” during his second term.
The billionaire Republican’s close friendship with FIFA president Gianni Infantino, a frequent visitor to the White House, is also a factor in his appearance.
Trump has kept the Club World Cup trophy next to his desk in the Oval Office since Infantino dropped by in March.
But Trump’s embrace of football, or soccer as he would say, is also personal.
The president’s 19-year-old son, Barron, is a fan, as Infantino pointed out in a press conference at FIFA’s new office in Trump Tower in New York on Saturday.
Asked if Trump liked the game, Infantino replied: “Well, I think he does. In his first term as president of the United States, there was a soccer goal in the garden of the White House.
“He then explained to me that his son loved football and that he loved the game. And of course, when you are a parent, you love what your children love, so I think that he loves it.”
The final is part of the buildup to the FIFA World Cup 2026, which will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Hosting the FIFA Club World Cup Final gives the U.S. a chance to showcase its readiness for next year’s global event.
Trump’s relationship with FIFA President Gianni Infantino has also played a key role in bringing major football events to the U.S. Recently, FIFA opened a new office in Trump Tower in New York, where the FIFA Club World Cup final trophy is also being displayed. Infantino has praised the U.S. government’s support and highlighted the country’s growing influence in world football.
The FIFA Club World Cup Final is expected to draw a massive audience both in the stadium and around the world.
