On July 16, 2025, a viral video claimed to show FIFA President Gianni Infantino criticizing U.S. President Donald Trump for taking the Club World Cup trophy for himself. In the summer of 2025, the United States hosted the FIFA Club World Cup, with Trump attending the final match in New Jersey on July 13.

Donald Trump has claimed that the "original" trophy of the recently held FIFA Club World Club in the United States, is in the Oval Office of the White House.Also Read | Chelsea wins Club World Cup 2025: Why football fans are accusing Donald Trump of doing a 'John Terry'The trophy was unveiled by FIFA head Gianni Infantino for the first time at the Oval Office in March.

When Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino were finished distributing championship medals to the winning team, Trump was left with one in his hand. Rather than hand it back, the president stashed it in the inside pocket of his suit jacket, drawing criticism from viewers.