European Football · Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Trump backs Infantino amid criticism ahead of 2026
The US president defends FIFA's chief, praises World Cup organization and rejects calls for leadership change.
By Editorial team
Donald Trump expressed his support for Gianni Infantino on Monday, stating that FIFA would make a 'terrible mistake' by replacing him. The US president praised the organization of the latest World Cup, which he deemed very successful. Infantino, under fire from confederations after a project to open up to private investors, seeks to consolidate his backing before the 2026 World Cup scheduled to take place in the United States, Canada and Mexico.