United States President Donald Trump has confirmed that he will be present at the FIFA Club World Cup final, which will be held on Sunday at Metlife Stadium in New Jersey.
The Club World Cup final will put Chelsea against the winner of the confrontation between Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid, who play on Wednesday (9).
Trump’s decision occurs shortly after FIFA announced the opening of an office at Trump Tower in New York.
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The United States, along with Canada and Mexico, will also be hosts of the 2026 World Cup, an event that promises to move the sport and economy of the region.
The New Jersey Stadium, the stage of the final, will also be the place of the decision of next year’s World Cup.
During his term, Trump had already shown interest in the sport, being the first acting president to attend the Super Bowl and attended UFC fights.
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In addition, he leads a task force created to oversee FIFA tournament preparations in the United States.
FIFA’s presence in New York, coupled with the existing office in Miami, aims to strengthen the entity’s relationship with the US government.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino highlighted the support received from the US government and stressed the importance of being present locally for a global organization.
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Despite Trump’s rigorous immigration policies, Infantino has ensured that football fans will be well received during the events. However, there is speculation about the possibility of expanding travel restrictions to more countries.
