Donald Trump attended FIFA Club World Cup Final in New York, New Jersey, on July 13, 2025. Melania was there, but not all of Trump's children were.

If FIFA is serious about its ideals and the unifying potential of its marquee event, it must confront the divisiveness the United States is sowing.

The U.S. has long referred to European football as "soccer" — but President Donald Trump signaled this week that he could officially change the practice. Speaking to DAZN TV channel, Trump was asked about the possibility of an executive order to rename the sport.