Loud Boos Erupt As Trump Appears On Jumbotron At 2025 FIFA Club World Cup Final | Watch

Last Updated:July 14, 2025, 07:45 IST

As US President Donald Trump walked onto the pitch for the presentation, boos were heard among the applause from the crowd.

US President Donald Trump | Image: AP

US President Donald Trump received a mixed reception at the FIFA Club World Cup final on Sunday, where he presented the trophy to champions Chelsea and joined in their celebrations.

Trump, wearing his trademark red tie, appeared on stage alongside FIFA President Gianni Infantino to hand over the trophy to Chelsea captain Reece James. He smiled and clapped with the players as they celebrated their win.

However, as Trump walked onto the pitch for the presentation, boos were heard among the applause from the crowd. The stadium music was raised shortly after.

Similar reactions were noted earlier when Trump was shown on the jumbotron saluting during the national anthem, prompting the screen to quickly cut away.

Despite the reaction, Trump remained upbeat. He also presented the Golden Ball award to Chelsea’s Cole Palmer and handed out medals to runners-up Paris Saint-Germain.

“We had a great time," Trump told reporters after the match, upon arriving at Joint Base Andrews near Washington. He described the crowd as “tremendous."

His appearance at the match in New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium came on the first anniversary of the assassination attempt he survived at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania.

Trump has expressed interest in using this year’s tournament and the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup — which will be co-hosted by the U.S., Canada, and Mexico — to showcase what he calls a “Golden Age of America" during his potential second term.

The 2026 final is also set to take place at MetLife Stadium.

A White House task force has been set up under his direction to oversee preparations for the 2026 World Cup.

Trump has maintained a strong rapport with FIFA President Infantino, who has visited the White House on several occasions. Trump has kept the Club World Cup trophy in the Oval Office since Infantino’s last visit in March.

Infantino thanked Trump for his continued support, stating, “He embraced immediately the importance of the FIFA Club World Cup, and of course of the World Cup next year."

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