Gianni Infantino faces complaints over Trump relationship post-2026 World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 10:42 AM
Last updated Jul 27, 2026
FIFA President Gianni Infantino is facing two formal complaints regarding his alleged political neutrality following the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The nonprofit organization FairSquare has lodged these complaints, accusing Infantino of favoring Donald Trump. Allegations include awarding FIFA's inaugural Peace Prize to Trump and a perceived influence on player disciplinary actions after a call from Trump regarding player Folarin Balogun. The International Olympic Committee has indicated that it lacks jurisdiction over the second complaint. Infantino's position remains under scrutiny as responses from both the FIFA Ethics Committee and the IOC are awaited.
- •Infantino faces two complaints regarding Trump relationship
- •FairSquare filed a complaint with FIFA Ethics Committee
- •Allegations include political bias and Trump influence
- •IOC claimed second complaint falls outside its jurisdiction
- •Further developments regarding both complaints are expected soon
- 10:42 AMYahoo Sports — The two formal complaints Gianni Infantino now faces over his relationship with Donald Trump
"The 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico might be the greatest tournament ever for several reasons. Many of football’s biggest stars performed at their best, including Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, and Erling Haaland.
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