Fact control: Is the real FIFA Club World Cup trophy with Donald Trump in the Oval Office?

When the White House placed a photo of the US President Donald Trump in the Oval Office, football fans quickly noticed the FIFA Club World Cup trophy.

The FIFA Club World Cup, whose inaugural edition was held earlier in July in the United States, saw Chelsea win the trophy after beating Paris Saint-Germain in the final.

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So the most important question that originated is why the trophy, won by Chelsea from Enzo Maresca, is in the Oval Office instead of Stamford Bridge – Chelsea’s home stadium?

The Club World Cup Trophy-Ovaal Office Mystery Decodeed

After the FIFA Club World Cup final in July, President Trump said that he was told that he could keep the trophy as recognition for the United States that organize the monthly tournament.

«I said,» When are you going to pick up the trophy? » (They said) ‘We will never pick it up.

«And they actually made a new one. So that was quite exciting, but it is now in the ovale (office).»

In the midst of all confusion, FIFA has cleared the air.

FIFAs clarification

The world football administrative body has said that there are three clubworld cup trophies. The original engraved version is placed in the FIFA head office in Zurich, Switzerland, as is the habit of all FIFA trophies – including the world cup.

A replica of the club World Cup trophy is with Chelsea, who paraded the champion after his pre-season, friendly match against AC Milan.

The person placed in the Oval Office is the third version of the FIFA Club World Cup trophy in «Recognition of the exceptional hosts of the 2025 tournament,» FIFA told BBC Sport.

Published on August 20, 2025