ESPN also noted that FIFPRO executives suggested canceling FIFA Club World Cup matches in Philadelphia due to the heat, as temperatures went beyond their threshold of 82.4 degrees on the WetBulb Globe Temperature gauge. According to WeatherSpark, the average temperature in Philadelphia for late June is around 87 degrees.

I was a bit confused,” said Chelsea soccer star Cole Palmer after the president neglected to leave the stage following the trophy presentation ceremony.

The FIFA Club World Cup exposed some significant issues that could hamper the 2026 World Cup, with hot weather being among the top concerns.

Trump attended FIFA Club World Cup final, receiving boos, some cheers while celebrating with the team. He's been to other high-profile sports events.

Alexandria, Virginia hosting Al Ain FC’s base camp for FIFA Club World Cup 2025 brought community benefits, global connections, and insights for FIFA World Cup 2026.

As he waved to the crowd at the FIFA Club World Cup on Sunday, July 13, Donald Trump got booed. Trump fueled another awkward moment at the tournament when he stood front and center as the winning team,

After the match, which Trump called “a bit of an upset” in a post-game interview, Trump was asked if he could issue an executive order to rename soccer “football” in the United States. Despite the let-down match, Trump lit up when a reporter suggested penning a new executive order officially renaming soccer “football” in the US.

The musical act at halftime of Chelsea vs Paris Saint-Germain will be performed far away from the field of play