FIFA, Trump and Chelsea
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Donald Trump has claimed that the "original" trophy of the recently held FIFA Club World Club in the United States, is in the Oval Office of the White House.Also Read | Chelsea wins Club World Cup 2025: Why football fans are accusing Donald Trump of doing a 'John Terry'The trophy was unveiled by FIFA head Gianni Infantino for the first time at the Oval Office in March.
FIFA says applications for tickets for the 2026 World Cup will open Sept. 10. The next edition of the tournament, which will be co-hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States, kicks off at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City on June 11.
The FIFA Club World Cup exposed some significant issues that could hamper the 2026 World Cup, with hot weather being among the top concerns.
FIFA Club World Cup behind us, what issues emerged this summer that need to be addressed ahead of next summer's World Cup in the U.S., Mexico and Canada? Our reporters weigh in.
By RONALD BLUM and JAMES ROBSON An expanded Club World Cup marked by empty seats, slashed ticket prices, searing heat, weather-delayed matches and a criticized field surface ended in a surprise
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As Enzo Maresca basked in the afterglow of victory on Sunday, the Chelsea manager declared unexpectedly that one day the Fifa Club World Cup would be bigger even than the Champions League, just one more bold statement in another bizarre 24 hours in Fifa world.