FIFA is increasing its presence in New York by opening a new office in Trump Tower. President Trump has confirmed he will attend the Club World Cup final at MetLife Stadium next summer, signaling closer ties between FIFA and the former president amidst preparations for the upcoming World Cup.

FIFA has officially opened a new office in New York's Trump Tower ahead of next summer's World Cup, solidifying its presence in the United States. President Trump announced his plans to attend the Club World Cup final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.

"We have to be in New York – not just for the FIFA Club World Cup this year and the FIFA World Cup next year – we have to be in New York as well when it comes to where our offices are based," stated FIFA President Gianni Infantino during the office launch at Trump Tower.

The move signals a strengthening relationship between FIFA and Donald Trump, who was in office when the United States, Mexico, and Canada were awarded the 2026 World Cup. Infantino attended Trump's victory rally and inauguration, publicly acknowledging a "great friendship." Trump's attendance at the Club World Cup final further underscores this connection.

These developments suggest closer collaboration between FIFA and influential figures in the United States as preparations intensify for the 2026 World Cup.