Infantino states World Cup in US was 'impossible without Trump
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 8:51 PM
Last updated Jun 10, 2026
FIFA chief Gianni Infantino asserted on June 10, 2026, that organizing the World Cup in the United States would have been unfeasible without the involvement of President Donald Trump. Addressing a press conference in Mexico City, Infantino highlighted Trump's understanding of the World Cup's impact and emphasized the President's engagement as critical to the event's success. Infantino has previously awarded Trump a FIFA Peace Prize and noted their close working relationship. However, he also addressed an issue involving US immigration officials who barred a Somali referee from participating in the tournament, calling it 'unfortunate' but beyond FIFA's control.
- •Infantino made the remarks at a press conference in Mexico City.
- •He claimed Trump's involvement was crucial for the World Cup organized in the US.
- •The FIFA chief has a close relationship with Trump, previously awarding him the FIFA Peace Prize.
- •US immigration barred a Somali referee from the tournament, a situation Infantino deemed unfortunate.
- •The World Cup is being co-hosted by the US, Mexico, and Canada.
- 8:51 PMYahoo Sports — World Cup in US 'impossible without Trump': Infantino
"FIFA chief Gianni Infantino said on Wednesday it would have been "impossible" to organise the World Cup in the United States without US President Donald Trump."Without his engagement and his involvement I think it would have been impossible -- as simple as that -- impossible to organise a World Cup in the United States."
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