Donald Trump backs Fifa chief Gianni Infantino amid pressure

US President Donald Trump has publicly backed Fifa president Gianni Infantino, who is currently under significant pressure following accusations from top football confederation officials. Trump stated that it would be a "terrible mistake" if the Fifa president were to be ousted from his position.

Trump's comments follow an open letter issued by Uefa, Concacaf, and the Asian Football Confederation, which accused Infantino of breaking trust "through deception" regarding the proposed Fifa Forward Enterprise (FFE). This initiative would have involved creating a new company to manage commercial and ticketing rights for all Fifa competitions, including World Cups, with a 21% stake being sold to a private investment firm.

Fifa would be making a terrible mistake if, for any reason, they even considered replacing president Gianni Infantino. He is fantastic, having just presided over the most successful World Cup, by four times, ever presented. If he is gone, it will never be as successful or profitable again. Donald Trump

The 2026 World Cup was co-hosted by the US, Canada, and Mexico this summer, concluding with Spain claiming the title after defeating Argentina in the final.