Trump to Attend FIFA Club World Cup Final at MetLife Stadium

President Donald Trump will grace the FIFA Club World Cup final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey this Sunday, capping off a thrilling tournament hosted on American soil. The announcement came during a Cabinet meeting on Tuesday, where Trump confirmed his attendance with his characteristic flair. "I’ll be there, and it’s going to be tremendous," he declared, promising to bring his signature energy to the event.

Trump’s presence at the final is no shock—his love for the spotlight at major sporting events is well-documented. From UFC cage-side appearances to cheering at Super Bowl LIX earlier this year, the president has made sports arenas his unofficial second home. His enthusiasm for the beautiful game is also evident in his proactive steps to elevate America’s role in global soccer. In March, Trump launched a White House task force to prepare for both the Club World Cup and the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which the U.S. will predominantly host alongside Canada and Mexico.

Leading the task force himself, with Vice President JD Vance as vice chair, Trump has tapped Andrew Giuliani—son of former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani—as executive director. Praising Giuliani’s competitive spirit and golfing prowess, Trump quipped, "Andrew’s got to deliver, or I’ll have him caddying at Mar-a-Lago." The task force also includes FIFA senior advisor Carlos Cordeiro, ensuring a blend of political and sporting expertise.

On the pitch, Chelsea FC punched their ticket to the final with a decisive 2-0 win over Fluminense in Tuesday’s semifinal. They await the victor of Wednesday’s clash between Paris St-Germain and Real Madrid, setting the stage for a blockbuster showdown. With Trump in the stands, the final promises to be as much a spectacle off the field as on it.