Trump’s Big Plans for CWC Final, One Year After He Was Almost Killed

The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup (CWC) final is already bursting with anticipation, but now it has a political twist. United States President Donald Trump has officially confirmed his attendance at the final, which is set to take place at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on Sunday, July 13. 

The match will feature Chelsea, who secured their place in the final after defeating Brazilian side Fluminense, and either Paris Saint-Germain or Real Madrid, who will clash in the second semi-final.

This moment comes exactly one year after the dramatic attempt on Trump’s life during a campaign rally in Pennsylvania, a chilling incident that left the world in shock. The former and current U.S. president, who escaped with only a minor wound, is now using this major global sporting event to mark his public reemergence in style.

“I’ll be going to the game,” Trump told reporters at the White House. But he isn’t stopping there. Trump also hinted that he’ll be the one to hand over the trophy to the winning team. “Yeah, I’m going to deliver it. I have it in my office,” he added, referring to the Club World Cup trophy which had recently been showcased at the Oval Office.

The 2025 edition of the tournament has drawn massive attention as it marks an expanded format, bringing together some of the biggest clubs from around the globe. 

Chelsea’s manager, Enzo Maresca, praised his team’s resilience and tactical flexibility in their semi-final victory. He emphasized the pride of reaching the final in such a prestigious competition, highlighting standout performances and coping with challenging conditions on the pitch.

As the world waits to see who Chelsea will face between PSG and Real Madrid, all eyes will also be on Trump’s appearance. His attendance, paired with the possibility of him presenting the trophy, adds a unique political layer to an already historic final.