Overview
- Vice President JD Vance attended Borussia Dortmund’s 1-0 victory over Ulsan HD in Cincinnati on June 25 under heightened security measures
- He was overheard calling the match a “disgrace,” signalling his dissatisfaction with the lackluster play
- Minutes after the final whistle, Vance outlined radical changes including larger goals, reduced field dimensions and the abolition of fouls
- Reports indicate President Trump supports these proposals and FIFA President Gianni Infantino has expressed willingness to discuss modifications for commercial benefit
- The heavy security presence and political interventions have raised concerns over spectator freedoms and the tournament’s sporting neutrality