Reports indicate former U.S. President Donald Trump contacted the U.S. men’s national soccer team following their performance at the World Cup. FIFA has addressed concerns regarding visibly empty stands during the match, attributing the lack of attendance to a variety of logistical factors. These factors included limitations with ticket sales to the general public and allocations primarily directed towards FIFA’s commercial partners. The organization stated the empty seats did not reflect a lack of interest in the game itself. Details surrounding the content of Trump’s call to the team have not been fully disclosed. Index.hr is providing ongoing coverage of developments from the World Cup tournament. The situation has sparked discussion regarding both political involvement in sports and ticket distribution practices at international events.