A light-hearted World Cup moment briefly stole the spotlight at the G7 summit in France on Tuesday when German Chancellor Friedrich Merz presented U.S. President Donald Trump with a German national football team jersey bearing the name “Trump 47.”
The gift was exchanged as G7 leaders gathered for a working session attended by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Video showed Merz handing the jersey to Trump before leaders took their seats for discussions on Ukraine, the Middle East and global economic challenges.
The gesture came as football remains in the global spotlight during the 2026 World Cup, co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico. The personalized jersey drew smiles from leaders gathered around the table and provided a rare informal moment during a summit dominated by discussions on international conflicts and diplomacy.