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Brian Aheebwa by Brian Aheebwa
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President Trump to Attend Club World Cup Final

The United States of America President Donald Trump has confirmed he will attend the FIFA Club World Cup final this Sunday at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, as the tournament takes on heightened importance ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Speaking during a Cabinet meeting on Tuesday, Trump said, “I’ll be going to the game,” in reference to the final, which is set to be played at the same venue that will host the World Cup final in 2026.

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This development coincides with FIFA’s decision to open a new representative office inside Trump Tower in New York, a move that underscores the growing collaboration between world football’s governing body and the United States government.

The Club World Cup trophy will be on display at Trump Tower until the final. FIFA President Gianni Infantino, who made the announcement, praised the Trump administration’s support, noting the involvement of the White House Task Force in the organization of both this year’s tournament and the 2026 World Cup.

“We have received such a big support from the government and from the President,” Infantino said, highlighting the strategic importance of having a presence in New York as preparations intensify for the largest World Cup in history, featuring 48 national teams.

Trump’s appearance at the Club World Cup final follows a string of high-profile engagements with the sports world. In February, he became the first sitting U.S. president to attend a Super Bowl, and in May, he formally announced that Washington, D.C. would host the 2027 NFL Draft, making the declaration directly from the Oval Office.

These moves reflect his administration’s growing interest in using major sporting events as platforms for soft power and public engagement during his second term.

However, the political backdrop surrounding Trump’s sports diplomacy is not without controversy. His administration’s immigration stance has raised concerns among some international observers, particularly in the context of the 2026 World Cup.

A memo obtained by Reuters last month indicated that the White House is considering significantly expanding its travel restrictions, potentially affecting citizens from 36 additional countries, on top of the existing list of 12.

While these proposals have yet to be finalized, they have sparked questions about accessibility and inclusivity for global fans and participants ahead of the tournament.

Despite these concerns, Infantino has offered assurances that the United States will be a welcoming host nation, committed to making the 2026 World Cup a truly global celebration.

With Sunday’s Club World Cup final set to bring together top clubs and dignitaries at a World Cup venue-in-waiting, and with a sitting president in the stands, the event has evolved into more than just a match.

It’s a preview of football’s future on American soil and a reminder of how deeply sports, politics, and global perception are now intertwined.

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