Overview
- Trump chose Pelé as the greatest footballer of all time in a DAZN interview, recalling watching the Brazilian star play for the New York Cosmos in the 1970s.
- He attended the final alongside First Lady Melania Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
- During the award ceremony, Trump presented the trophy to Chelsea captain Reece James and stayed on the pitch to celebrate with the players.
- Spectators at MetLife Stadium booed Trump at least three times despite some applause during the trophy presentation.
- Chelsea clinched the title with a 3-0 win over PSG, featuring a Cole Palmer double and a João Pedro goal, to become the first champion under FIFA’s new 32-team Club World Cup format.