Trump attends Club World Cup final

US President Donald Trump has announced his intention to attend the FIFA Club World Cup final, scheduled for next Sunday at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. This is a significant move just one year before the start of the 2026 World Cup. The announcement coincides with the announcement by FIFA of the opening of a new representative office in Trump Tower in New York, where the tournament trophy will be on display until the final. "I'm going to the final," Trump told reporters, reflecting his growing interest in major sporting events during his second term, especially after becoming the first sitting US president to attend the Super Bowl in February. The expanded Club World Cup serves as a test event for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will feature 48 teams in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. MetLife Stadium, home to the New York Jets and New York Giants of the NFL, is also expected to host the next World Cup final.