The revamped Club World Cup, which saw Chelsea crowned as the first-ever champion in the new expanded format, will be remembered for more than just football. From the opening ceremony to the final whistle, the real spotlight was on Donald Trump, the current President of the United States, who made his presence felt in typical fashion.

The most talked-about moment came during the trophy presentation. As FIFA president Gianni Infantino politely asked Trump to leave the stage, the billionaire stood his ground — smiling, clapping, and sharing the spotlight with Chelsea’s players. Even Reece James, captain of the English team, looked on in disbelief, unsure what Trump was still doing there.

The Trophy… in the Oval Office

But the story didn’t end there. In an interview with DAZN on the day of the final, Trump revealed that the original Club World Cup trophy is now in the Oval Office. He explained that during the tournament launch, he asked Infantino if he could keep the trophy for a while. The FIFA president’s response? “We’re never taking it back — you can keep it forever. We’ll make a new one.”

As a result, the trophy Chelsea lifted after winning the final is reportedly a replica. The real one now sits in the most powerful office in the world.

A Message of Unity

To wrap up, Trump praised Infantino and welcomed FIFA’s expansion into the U.S., not only through this Club World Cup but also ahead of the 2026 World Cup, which the U.S. will co-host with Mexico and Canada.
“It’s about unity, about love between countries,” Trump said. “This is probably the most international sport in the world… it truly has the power to bring people together.”

Between politics, showmanship, and football, Donald Trump once again proved that wherever he goes, nothing goes unnoticed — not even the world’s most coveted club football trophy.