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President Donald Trump to attend FIFA Club World Cup final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey
President Donald Trump confirmed on Tuesday that he will be in attendance for theFIFA Club World Cup final on Sunday, as the tournament hosted by the United States will conclude at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.Speaking to reporters at a Cabinet meeting on Tuesday,the president confirmed his plans to attend the championship."Ill be going to the game," Trump said.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWSHis appearance this weekend in East Rutherford comes as no surprise, as Trump has been a constant fixture at sporting events throughout his first and second term, including most recently atUFC fights and Super Bowl LIX in February.The president also announced in March that he would be establishing a White House task force in anticipation of the Club World Cup and the2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be predominately hosted by the U.S. Canada and Mexico will also play host to several matches.Trump leads the task force, while Vice President JD Vance serves as the vice chair.FORMER USMNT STAR WARNS OF 'MASSIVE FAILURE' SCENARIO FOR US AS HOST OF WORLD CUPIn May, Trump announced that Andrew Giuliani, the son of former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, was appointed executive director to manage and oversee daily operations. Carlos Cordeiro, a FIFA senior advisor, was also named as a senior advisor on the task force."Hes going to be great. Ive known him for a long time. Hes a highly competitive golfer, really good. Hes also a highly competitive person, and he loves what were doing. I want to congratulate you and your family and your father, your great father who is the greatest mayor in the history of New York," Trump said of Giuliani in May following the task forces first official meeting."Its a big post. You better do well, Andrew."Chelsea FC secured its place in the final following a 2-0 victory over Fluminense in the semifinal on Tuesday. ThePremier League team will face the winner of Wednesdays semifinal match between Paris St-Germain and Real Madrid.Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X, and subscribe tothe Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
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