Donald Trump\u2019s appearance at the FIFA Club World Cup final in New Jersey on July 13 went viral\u2014not for the match, but for his awkward role during the trophy ceremony.<\/p>\n
Chelsea defeated PSG 3\u20130 at MetLife Stadium, with goals from Cole Palmer and Jo\u00e3o Pedro. After the match, Trump joined FIFA president Gianni Infantino to present the trophy but refused to step aside, lingering on stage as Chelsea players awkwardly celebrated around him.<\/p>\n
According to USA Today<\/em>, Palmer asked captain Reece James, \u201cWait, wait, what\u2019s he doing?\u201d James reportedly asked Trump to move but got no reply. Palmer later said he didn\u2019t expect Trump to be standing \u201cwhere we lift the trophy.\u201d<\/p>\n Clips show Chelsea players visibly unsure how to proceed. Online reactions mocked Trump\u2019s behavior, with one Reddit user comparing it to \u201ca child trying to blow out someone else\u2019s birthday candles.\u201d<\/p>\n Trump was also booed by some in the crowd, The Guardian<\/em> reported. Speaking to DAZN, he praised FIFA and called the match \u201ca little bit of an upset.\u201d<\/p>\n With the U.S. co-hosting the 2026 World Cup, speculation is growing over Trump\u2019s potential involvement if reelected. Vice President JD Vance said earlier this year that the event will welcome fans from \u201cclose to 100 countries.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Donald Trump\u2019s appearance at the FIFA Club World Cup final in New Jersey on July 13 went viral\u2014not for the match, but for his awkward role during the trophy ceremony. Chelsea defeated PSG 3\u20130 at MetLife Stadium, with goals from Cole Palmer and Jo\u00e3o Pedro. After the match, Trump joined FIFA president Gianni Infantino to…<\/p>\n