English soccer team Chelsea Football Club won the FIFA Club World Cup at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Ahead of the jubilant team celebrations, FIFA President G

Soccer’s international governing body announced Tuesday that the application period for the first ticket draw for the 2026 World Cup will open Sept. 10.

FIFA says applications for tickets for the 2026 World Cup will open Sept. 10. The next edition of the tournament, which will be co-hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States, kicks off at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City on June 11.

President Donald Trump revealed that FIFA officials gave him the Club World Cup trophy ahead of Chelsea’s win in inaugural competition’s final. Before the showpiece game at MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, Trump told broadcaster DAZN that he was gifted the trophy, and that it currently sits in the Oval Office.

I was a bit confused,” said Chelsea soccer star Cole Palmer after the president neglected to leave the stage following the trophy presentation ceremony.

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

President Trump attended the FIFA Club World Cup final in NJ on July 13. Some family came, but not all. See pictures.

Footy: FIFA Club World Cup Takeaways, Can Chelsea Keep Up Their Top Form? (7/15)

While Chelsea stole the show on the pitch in a masterful showing against Paris Saint-Germain, President Donald Trump was arguably the center of attention at the FIFA Club World Cup final on Sunday.