FIFA Club World Cup, Trump
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The musical act at halftime of Chelsea vs Paris Saint-Germain will be performed far away from the field of play
President Donald Trump confirmed Tuesday that he will be in attendance at the FIFA Club World Cup final in New Jersey over the weekend.
After heat concerns dominated the U.S.-based Club World Cup, FIFA president Gianni Infantino said covered stadiums will be used at the 2026 World Cup.
MetLife Stadium is hosting the semifinals and final, a big dress rehearsal for next year's World Cup. NJ Transit has been running more trains for the tournament than it does for Giants and Jets games.
One year ahead of hosting the FIFA World Cup, the Club World Cup is proving whether the country is fully prepared for soccer's premier tournament.
Gov. Phil Murphy said he remains "highly optimistic" about New Jersey's efforts when it hosts parts of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
These next two weeks at MetLife Stadium, beginning with FIFA Club World Cup’s last quarterfinal match on Saturday, will serve as a critical dry run for the New Jersey-based venue as it prepares to host eight matches at the men’s World Cup next year – including the final.