Fans mock Melania Trump’s oversized sunglasses at FIFA Club World Cup Final: 'Trying to hide an eye roll'

Melania Trump drew widespread attention at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup Final as her oversized sunglasses sparked reactions across social media
UPDATED JUL 14, 2025
First lady Melania Trump and President Donald Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino greet the crowd before watching the final match of the FIFA Club World Cup at MetLife Stadium (Getty Images)
First lady Melania Trump and President Donald Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino greet the crowd before watching the final match of the FIFA Club World Cup at MetLife Stadium (Getty Images)

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY: First Lady Melania Trump stole the spotlight at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup Final, drawing attention with her oversized sunglasses, which concealed her face throughout the evening.

She watched the high-stakes match between England’s Chelsea and France’s Paris Saint-Germain from a luxury suite at MetLife Stadium, seated alongside her husband, President Donald Trump

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and his wife, Leena Al Ashqar, joined the Trumps in the suite. Before kickoff, the group posed with the tournament’s iconic golden trophy.

 First lady Melania Trump watches the final match of the FIFA Club World Cup at MetLife Stadium on July 13, 2025 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. This is the first time in the history of the FIFA CWC that the United States has hosted the competition, one year before the U.S., Mexico and Canada are scheduled to host the World Cup in 2026. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
First lady Melania Trump watches the final match of the FIFA Club World Cup at MetLife Stadium on July 13, 2025 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. This is the first time in the history of the FIFA CWC that the United States has hosted the competition, one year before the US, Mexico and Canada are scheduled to host the World Cup in 2026 (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Melania Trump wears bizarre white sunglasses to the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup Final

Melania Trump made a dramatic entrance at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup Final, dressed in a crisp white ensemble topped with a black suit jacket draped over her shoulders.

She completed the striking look with white pointed-toe heels and oversized square sunglasses that dominated her face.

Melania’s eye-catching accessory — a pair of wide-framed white Christian Dior sunglasses — covered much of her face, concealing her expressions and quickly becoming the centerpiece of her entire look.

Her arrival, alongside Donald Trump, came with tight security and a convoy of three private helicopters, signaling the couple’s high-profile presence at the global sporting event. 

U.S. President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump with FIFA President Gianni Infantino during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 final match between Chelsea FC and Paris Saint-Germain at MetLife Stadium on July 13, 2025 in East Rutherford, United States. (Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images)
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump with FIFA President Gianni Infantino during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 final match between Chelsea FC and Paris Saint-Germain at MetLife Stadium on July 13, 2025 in East Rutherford, United States (Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images)

Just days earlier, the Trumps had visited Central Texas in the aftermath of deadly floods that claimed more than 132 lives. 

During that visit, Melania shocked many with an unusually casual outfit: army green pants, a khaki jacket, black Converse sneakers, and her signature dark sunglasses — a stark contrast to her usual polished wardrobe of tailored dresses and stiletto heels.

 President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump join FIFA President Gianni Infantino and other guests while watching the final match of the FIFA Club World Cup at MetLife Stadium on July 13, 2025 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. This is the first time in the history of the FIFA CWC that the United States has hosted the competition, one year before the U.S., Mexico and Canada are scheduled to host the World Cup in 2026. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images)
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump join FIFA President Gianni Infantino and other guests while watching the final match of the FIFA Club World Cup at MetLife Stadium on July 13, 2025 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. This is the first time in the history of the FIFA CWC that the United States has hosted the competition, one year before the US, Mexico and Canada are scheduled to host the World Cup in 2026 (Alex Grimm/Getty Images)

Melania’s love of large, face-obscuring eyewear has long fueled conspiracy theories, including the infamous “Fake Melania” theory that first emerged in 2017.

Observers pointed to subtle physical differences and uncharacteristic behavior — including an unusually still demeanor and the frequent use of dark glasses — as supposed evidence that a body double occasionally stood in for the First Lady during public appearances.

Internet can't stop talking about Melania Trump's 'oversized' sunglasses

Photos and videos of Melania Trump watching the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup alongside Donald Trump, while wearing her unusual sunglasses, have gone viral, sparking widespread discussion and commentary across social media platforms.

President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump join FIFA President Gianni Infantino and other guests during the USA National anthem prior to FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Final match between Chelsea FC and Paris Saint-Germain at MetLife Stadium on July 13, 2025 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. This is the first time in the history of the FIFA CWC that the United States has hosted the competition, one year before the U.S., Mexico and Canada are scheduled to host the World Cup in 2026. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump join FIFA President Gianni Infantino and other guests during the USA National anthem prior to FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Final match between Chelsea FC and Paris Saint-Germain at MetLife Stadium on July 13, 2025 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. This is the first time in the history of the FIFA CWC that the United States has hosted the competition, one year before the US, Mexico and Canada are scheduled to host the World Cup in 2026 (Dan Mullan/Getty Images)                     

One user wrote, "When body double Melania accompanies the lying Trump, she always uses large sunglasses to cover the differences 😎."



 

One user mocked, "Melania Trump is wearing sunglasses so you can’t see that she has fallen asleep watching this #CHEPSG."



 

One commenter questioned, "Fake Melania? Sunglasses. flat shoes and touches Trump."



 

A Facebook user joked, "It’s her body double!". An X user questioned, "Why is Melania wearing those hideous sunglasses indoors??"



 

Another X user asked, "Why is Melania always shading her eyes? whether it’s a big hat or sunglasses on a cloudy day, she is always trying to be hidden."

One more person questioned, "Why does Melania always have sunglasses on??? Is it because she doesn't want anyone seeing the eye roll?"



 

One individual who admired Melania's sunglasses wrote, "Melania is stunning. Her look is so iconic. Love those white sunglasses!"



 

A person on X shared, "Melania’s fashion style is iconic. Love her white sunglasses! 🕶️"



 

"Love you First Lady, but those sunglasses are not my cup of tea," a netizen said.



 

One social media user slammed, "Her ridiculous sunglasses are Dior and cost $2,000 🤮."



 

The last commenter added, "Melania had special glasses made to block her peripheral view, making her marriage a bit more tolerable."



 

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