Overview
- FIFA inaugurated its New York office in Trump Tower on July 8, displaying the Club World Cup trophy through the July 13 final at MetLife Stadium.
- President Trump confirmed he will attend the Club World Cup final with travel carveouts granted for participating athletes.
- The Trump Tower base strengthens FIFA’s local presence in North America after its 2024 Miami office and relocates staff from Zurich.
- A White House task force led by Andrew Giuliani is coordinating security, logistics and immigration measures for both the Club World Cup and the 2026 World Cup.
- Human Rights Watch and other groups have criticized U.S. border policies and urged FIFA to safeguard fan and player access ahead of next year’s tournament.