One whiff of the beautiful game, and voila! Converts arise. The United States has long used the term “soccer” to refer to what most of the world calls football, but US President Donald Trump suggested this week that a change might be on the horizon. “That Change Could Be Made Very Easily” In an interview with global sports streaming service DAZN, Trump was asked whether he would consider issuing an executive order to officially rename the sport to “football.” Donald Trump says it’s football, not soccer, and that he will issue an executive order to call it ‘Football’ pic.twitter.com/CIamg15vfd — Total Football (@TotalFootbol) July 15, 2025 “I think we can do that. I think I could do that,” Trump said with a laugh. “They call it ‘football,’ but I guess we call it ‘soccer.’ That change could be made very easily. But it’s great to watch.” The comments were made during his appearance at the FIFA Club World Cup final, held at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on Sunday. While “football” is the dominant term globally — especially across Europe, South America, and Africa — countries like the U.S., Canada, and Australia still primarily use the term “soccer.” Whether Trump’s remarks were in jest or a serious proposal remains unclear, but he certainly seemed to be enjoying the event. A ‘Confusing’ Appearance on the Podium Trump was present as Chelsea celebrated their FIFA Club World Cup title, having defeated Paris Saint-Germain 3–0. His unexpected presence on the winners’ podium caught both fans and players off guard. “I knew he was going to be here,” said Cole Palmer, who scored twice in the final. “But I didn’t know he was going to be on the stand when we lifted the trophy, so I was a bit confused.” In a surprising moment, Trump appeared to leave the stage wearing a medal of his own, which was reportedly handed to him by FIFA President Gianni Infantino shortly after captain Reece James received his.