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FIFA Opens Trump Tower Office, Trump to Attend Club World Cup Final

It cements President Trump’s rising influence in FIFA, fueling debate over whether U.S. sway will reshape match allocations for the 2026 World Cup hosts.

Donald Trump observa el imponente trofeo del Mundial de Clubes, presentado por el presidente de la FIFA, Gianni Infantino
Para el presidente de la FIFA, Gianni Infantino, el Estadio Azteca es un "templo del futbol". (Foto: Especial GH)
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Overview

  • On July 8, Gianni Infantino inaugurated FIFA’s new New York representative office in Trump Tower and publicly thanked President Donald Trump and Eric Trump for their support.
  • President Trump said he will attend the Club World Cup final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on July 13.
  • FIFA described the Trump Tower location as part of its push to establish a local presence and engage U.S. football fans ahead of the 2026 World Cup after opening a Miami office in August 2024.
  • Infantino reaffirmed that Mexico’s iconic stadium will host the opening match of the 2026 tournament, emphasizing its historic significance for the sport.
  • Observers say the Infantino–Trump alliance and expanded American footprint could tip the balance of match allocations among the United States, Canada and Mexico in the tri-nation World Cup.