Donald Trump’s presence in the VIP stands at the 2025 Club World Cup Final at MetLife Stadium is yet another signal of his growing use of sports as a political and media tool.
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Trump will attend Sunday night’s final between Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain, to be held at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. The announcement came directly from the President of the United States during a Cabinet meeting, as reported by ESPN.
“I’m going to the game,” Trump said, reaffirming his intent to be part of one of the most highly anticipated soccer events of the year.
The move is both political and strategic—very much in line with how Trump has long used major sporting events: as a media spotlight, a way to connect with the masses, and a platform to position himself within a patriotic narrative.
Back in February, Trump attended the most-watched sporting event in the U.S., the Super Bowl, becoming the first sitting U.S. president to watch the NFL championship game from the stands.
Soccer, unlike American football or other deeply rooted sports like basketball and baseball, has historically played a minor role in American political life. But with the 2026 World Cup approaching—co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico—soccer is rapidly entering the presidential radar.
Sunday’s Club World Cup final serves as a kind of “dress rehearsal,” and Trump is seizing the opportunity to highlight his active involvement in promoting this major international event.
The recently inaugurated FIFA office inside Trump Tower in Manhattan—where the Club World Cup trophy is currently on display—adds another layer to the intersection of politics, sport, and personal branding. It’s no coincidence that the headquarters was placed in one of the most iconic buildings in Trump’s real estate empire. It sends a clear message: involvement, influence, and centrality.
The final, scheduled for 9 p.m. CET (3 p.m. ET), features two clubs rich in talent and compelling storylines: Chelsea under new manager Enzo Maresca and PSG, led by Luis Enrique after a season of dominance both in France and across Europe. But in the stands, alongside soccer stars and VIP guests, Donald Trump’s political presence will undoubtedly draw part of the spotlight.
For Trump, global football is the new stage.
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