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See the full story · 1 sourcesPresident Donald Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino stand together as Spain celebrates winning the World Cup after the FIFA World Cup 2026 final between Argentina and Spain at New York New Jersey Stadium on Sunday, July 19, 2026, in East Rutherford, NJ.
United States President Donald Trump is no stranger to controversy, and he found himself in yet another one when he involved himself in FIFA’s ruling to rescind the red card suspension handed to United States striker Folarin Balogun. In July, one of the nation’s top Democrats, Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.), the ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, demanded that FIFA turn over all records related to its communications with Trump, members of his administration, and the Trump Organization.
If Raskin follows through with the probe, he may find correspondence FIFA President Gianni Infantino does indeed have plans in the works tied to people close to the Trump administration.
Last week, The Times’ Martyn Ziegler reported on Infantino’s plans to sell a private stake in future World Cups to private investors, including Josh Kushner, the younger brother of Jared Kushner, the United States Special Envoy for Peace Missions and husband of Trump’s daughter, Ivanka. Infantino backed off of his plans after they were met with global outrage, but the damage was already done.
There has been increasing pressure for Infantino to be ousted, and he is reportedly turning to the Trump administration for support.
“Gianni Infantino is set to hold a meeting with senior figures in the Trump administration as he seeks support to continue at FIFA. Infantino has already been calling federations for public support as pressure grows for him to resign,” Ben Jacobs reported on Monday.
Gianni Infantino is set to hold a meeting with senior figures in the Trump administration as he seeks support to continue at FIFA.
Infantino has already been calling federations for public support as pressure grows for him to resign. pic.twitter.com/mtCXKMGcEi
— Ben Jacobs (@JacobsBen) August 3, 2026
“Federations should wake up”
Fans on social media are outraged that Trump continues to be involved with any sort of FIFA’s operating procedures.
“Resignation is the only option for him right now. he’s no more competent for the presidency of the world football,” one fan posted on X.
“For Infantino not to know he’s making things worse for himself is extraordinary. Infantino clearly does not have the competence to be fifa president,” someone else wrote.
“What a pathetic attempt by Infantino to ask his daddy Trump for help. Infantino has no shame and federations should wake up to this behaviour but they won’t because they just want money to pocket themselves,” another fan added.
It’s becoming clear that Trump’s involvement may only isolate Infantino even further from the football federations around the globe that he is trying to placate. His best option may be to step down before the situation spirals even further out of control.
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