President Trump handed out trophies and medals after Chelsea beat PSG 3-0 in the FIFA Club World Cup final. But there was one awkward moment on stage.

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

With temperatures rising worldwide, scientists warn that staging the World Cup and other soccer tournaments in the Northern Hemisphere summer is getting increasingly dangerous for both players and spectators. Some suggest that FIFA may have to consider adjusting the soccer calendar to reduce the risk of heat-related illnesses.

While Chelsea stole the show on the pitch in a masterful showing against Paris Saint-Germain, President Donald Trump was arguably the center of attention at the FIFA Club World Cup final on Sunday.

The president presented Chelsea with their trophy at the game, but remained at the front of the stage as the team celebrated

FIFA Club World Cup is over, with Chelsea crowned champions. Time to let our reporters who covered the competition chime in with their final thoughts on the good, bad and ugly.

MSNBC contributor Pablo Torre explains President Trump’s awkward interaction with one team at the close of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup in New Jersey, confounding both players and fans alike.

For all the claims by the streaming service and FIFA, there is scepticism that the CWC has convinced other broadcasters of its merits