Donald Trump to attend FIFA Club World Cup Final at MetLife Stadium on July 13 ahead of 2026 World Cup

U.S. President Donald Trump will attend the FIFA Club World Cup Final on July 13 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Trump said he’ll be watching the soccer game in person this Sunday. The match is part of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 tournament being held in the U.S, as per the reports.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino visited Trump Tower in NYC earlier this week. Infantino brought the FIFA Club World Cup trophy to show Trump during the visit. Infantino had previously given Trump a symbolic key to the trophy, showing appreciation, as mentioned in the report by northjersey.com.

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Infantino also thanked Trump for hosting the tournament. The FIFA Club World Cup Final is on July 13, which also sets the stage for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The 2026 FIFA World Cup final will also be in New Jersey, and this current event is a prep step, as per the reports.

Big FIFA matches before the final

In the Club World Cup semi-finals, Chelsea vs Fluminense will be played on July 8 at 3 p.m. at MetLife. The other semi-final, Real Madrid vs PSG, is on July 9 at 3 p.m. The winners of these two matches will play in the final on July 13, as mentioned in the report by northjersey.com.

Trump’s sports appearances and immigration concerns

Trump has attended several sports events recently like the Super Bowl, College Football National Championship, and UFC fights. Trump even announced the White House will host a UFC fight next year, according to the reports.

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Some people have raised concerns about immigration and ICE presence around this FIFA tournament and next year’s World Cup. There are fears that Trump's strict immigration policies could affect how global fans and players feel during these events, as stated in the report by northjersey.com.

FAQs

Q1. Is Donald Trump attending the FIFA Club World Cup Final 2025?
Yes, Donald Trump said he will attend the FIFA Club World Cup Final at MetLife Stadium on July 13.

Q2. Which teams are playing in the FIFA Club World Cup Final 2025?
The final will feature the winners of Chelsea vs Fluminense and Real Madrid vs PSG, played on July 8 and 9.