U.S. President Donald Trump said he “could do” an executive order to replace the word “soccer” with “football” in the United States, telling sports broadcaster DAZN that such a change "could be made very easily." His remarks were made on July 13 during the FIFA Club World Cup final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Trump appeared on stage alongside FIFA President Gianni Infantino as Chelsea defeated Paris Saint-Germain 3–0 to win the expanded tournament, a victory worth roughly $113 million in prize money. The president’s unexpected presence during the trophy presentation caught several Chelsea players off guard. The White House has not clarified whether the proposal will advance. Adopting the globally used term would mark a symbolic shift in U.S. sports culture as the country prepares to co-host the 2026 FIFA World Cup with Mexico and Canada.