US EditionTrump jokes about signing executive order to change soccer to football
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY, USA, JUL 13 – Trump's joke about renaming soccer to football highlights cultural differences as the US prepares to co-host the 2026 FIFA World Cup with Canada and Mexico.
- On July 13, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump attended the match at New Jersey's MetLife Stadium where Chelsea FC triumphed over Paris Saint-Germain 3-0, and he personally handed the team the championship trophy for the FIFA Club World Cup.
- Trump suggested he might issue a directive to officially replace the term "soccer" with "football" in the U.S., aligning the country's terminology with the more commonly used name worldwide.
- During a DAZN interview, Trump joked the name change could be made easily and praised the sport's unifying quality, calling it the most international sport that brings countries together.
- Chelsea captain Reece James said Trump congratulated the team and told them to enjoy the moment, though some players were bemused by his presence during the trophy presentation.
- Trump's comments hint at a potential change in how the sport is referred to in the U.S., demonstrating his continuing impact, though it is still unclear whether any formal action will be taken to alter the name.
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hna.deDonald Trump's surprising announcement at the FIFA Club World Cup creates confusion. Is the American president joking?
The American president hinted that his country could finally align with the rest of the world
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