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Donald Trump supports Gianni Infantino amid FIFA sale controversy

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Last updated Aug 11, 2026

Donald Trump supports Gianni Infantino amid FIFA sale controversy
Summary

Donald Trump expressed his support for FIFA president Gianni Infantino on Truth Social, stating it would be a "terrible mistake" to replace him. Infantino faces scrutiny following a failed proposal to sell a minority stake of FIFA to private investors, which received backlash from various soccer governing bodies. Despite criticism, the football federations of Mexico and Argentina have backed Infantino, who is up for reelection in March. The situation unfolded after Concacaf and UEFA threatened to boycott tournaments if the deal proceeded, leading Infantino to withdraw his proposal. World leaders, including Canada Prime Minister Mark Carney, have questioned Infantino's leadership following the incident.

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By the Numbers
  • •Donald Trump backed Gianni Infantino on Truth Social.
  • •Infantino faced pressure from UEFA and Concacaf over a sale proposal.
  • •Several world leaders expressed distrust in Infantino's leadership.
  • •The football federations of Mexico and Argentina support Infantino.
  • •Infantino is up for re-election in March 2027.
Latest Updates
  • 7:30 AMYahoo Sports — Donald Trump publicly backs FIFA president Infantino after World Cup sale plan backlash
  • 6:28 AMYahoo Sports — Donald Trump says ousting Gianni Infantino from Fifa presidency would be ‘terrible mistake’
  • 6:24 AMYahoo Sports — It would be a mistake: Trump warns FIFA over Infantino exit
  • 5:45 AMESPN — Trump warns against replacing FIFA chief Infantino
  • 5:30 AMYahoo Sports — Trump says it would be 'terrible mistake' to remove Infantino
  • 5:30 AMBBC Sport — Trump says it would be 'terrible mistake' to remove Infantino
  • 3:33 AMYahoo Sports — Trump warns of 'terrible mistake' if FIFA replaces Infantino
  • 2:29 AMYahoo Sports — Donald Trump backs FIFA president Gianni Infantino amid private sale controversy
What they're saying
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US president backs ‘fantastic’ Infantino in Truth Social post Infantino under pressure following doomed World Cup sell-off plan US president Donald Trump has warned Fifa would be making a “terrible mistake” if they get rid of Gianni Infantino as the head of world football’s governing body. Infantino has come under pressure following his doomed plan to sell off stakes in the men’s World Cup to private investors. Continue reading...

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Gianni Infantino recently tried to sell a stake in the World Cup to private investors, one of whom had a connection to Donald Trump. Joshua Kushner, brother of Jared Kushner (Trump’s son-in-law), was thought to have been leading a private investor group seeking to acquire a stake in the World Cup’s commercial rights.

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US President Donald Trump has warned FIFA would be making a "terrible mistake" if they get rid of Gianni Infantino as the head of world football's governing body. Infantino has come under pressure following his doomed plan to sell off stakes in the men's World Cup to private investors.

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