Chelsea lifted an imitation of the Club World Cup trophy — because the original is permanently housed in the Oval Office after being gifted to Donald Trump. The US president has revealed that he was given the trophy by FIFA president Gianni Infantino during a visit to the White House in March.

Donald Trump says FIFA gave him the real Club World Cup trophy, leaving Chelsea with a fake after beating PSG in the final. Here’s the full story.

Held at MetLife Stadium in New York, the final marked the first edition of an expanded Club World Cup. Chelsea cruised to victory, dominating PSG to secure their global crown. Captain Reece James prepared to lift the trophy, a sacred tradition in global football ( also known as soccer in the United States), where the players take center stage.

Apart from being part of the trophy lift, Donald Trump snubbed Chelsea by keeping the original FIFA Club World Cup 2025 trophy at the White House.

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,

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

Chelsea players were left visibly confused by United States President Donald Trump after he refused to leave the stage during the club's trophy lift. The Blues were crowned victors of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup after a dominant display in the final against one of the pre-tournament favourites, PSG.

By RONALD BLUM and JAMES ROBSON An expanded Club World Cup marked by empty seats, slashed ticket prices, searing heat, weather-delayed matches and a criticized field surface ended in a surprise