Did trump steal a fifa medal?

The claim that Trump 'stole' a FIFA medal can be broken down into two parts: first, whether Trump took a winners medal during the presentation, and second, whether he kept the original FIFA Club World Cup trophy instead of returning it to the winning team. Multiple credible sources confirm that during the trophy presentation at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup final, Trump was caught on camera pocketing a winners medal as he walked on stage.independent.co.ukindependent.co.ukTrump seen pocketing FIFA medal as he walks on stage to hand Chelsea replica...thecut.comthecut.comWait, Did Trump Really Take Chelsea’s FIFA Trophy?

This act was widely noted and went viral on social media. Regarding the trophy itself, reports indicate that Trump has had custody of the official Club World Cup trophy since March 2025 after FIFA President Gianni Infantino visited the White House with it. Trump claimed he was gifted the trophy and it currently resides in the Oval Office.

Consequently, Chelsea FC lifted a replica trophy at the final. While this situation is unusual and controversial, there is no evidence that Trump took these items without permission or unlawfully; rather, it appears to be a matter of informal custody or gifting by FIFA officials. The term 'steal' is therefore misleading as it implies illegal or unauthorized taking, which is not supported by available evidence.

The context includes political and sporting controversies surrounding Trump's presence at the event and his behavior during the ceremony.independent.co.ukindependent.co.ukTrump caught on camera taking FIFA Club World Cup medalhudsonriverblue.comhudsonriverblue.comDonald Trump keeps FIFA Club World Cup trophy for himself In summary, Trump did take possession of both a winners medal and the original trophy, but this was with apparent consent or gifting from FIFA officials rather than theft.