Trump Warns Removing FIFA President Infantino Would Be Mistake
Donald Trump defended FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Monday. Trump said removing Infantino would be a terrible mistake.
He also praised Infantino for the World Cup's success. Trump posted his comments Monday evening on August 10 2026.
Some football groups have criticized Infantino's leadership. UEFA the Asian Football Confederation and CONCACAF opposed a plan.
The plan would have sold 20% of World Cup commercial rights. The rights would have gone to private investors.
Infantino later dropped that proposal. The groups asked for an independent review of FIFA. Trump's comments were a public show of support for Infantino.
Klear Note — FIFA oversees international football and organizes the men's World Cup. The FIFA president's leadership affects football groups worldwide.
Key Terms 4
- FIFA The organization that runs world soccer and the World Cup.
- Infantino Gianni Infantino is the current president of FIFA.
- UEFA The organization that runs soccer across Europe.
- CONCACAF The soccer organization for North and Central America and the Caribbean.