Overview

• President Trump and first lady Melania traveled 40 miles from his Bedminster golf club to MetLife Stadium to watch Paris Saint-Germain face Chelsea in the Club World Cup final.
• The outing acted as a logistical rehearsal for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico.
• High-profile sports events have comprised the bulk of the president’s domestic travel since taking office, including stops at the Super Bowl and UFC bouts.
• Trump’s close relationship with FIFA President Gianni Infantino has been reinforced by Infantino’s visits to the White House and a new FIFA office in Trump Tower.
• The president has said he plans to attend multiple matches during next year’s tournament to advance economic, diplomatic and political objectives.