The US President can be seen at his desk with the iconic trophy in the background ahead of next year’s tournament, with the USA co-hosts alongside Canada and Mexico

It’s no secret Trump is an ardent supporter of FIFA, soccer’s world governing body. Trump is considered a close friend of FIFA president Gianni Infantino, whose fervor for him has been in the public eye since Trump won the United States presidential election in November. Infantino was one of the first to congratulate Trump on social media.

Trump has placed a replica of the FIFA World Cup trophy in the Oval Office. The original trophy is currently with Argentina, the 2022 winner. FIFA confirmed Trumps trophy is not real. Trump has a history of using sports to symbolize American dominance.

Observant viewers have spotted that President Donald Trump has a new ornament in the Oval Office, behind his resolute desk - a replica of the FIFA World Cup. Each time a new president is elected, they often decorate the Oval Office with their own keepsakes and prized possessions such as family photographs.