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AP: Trump and Infantino’s bond shapes a ‘MAGA’ World Cup
FIFA President Gianni Infantino says his alliance with Donald Trump is vital for managing the 2026 World Cup’s complex logistics and government coordination.
- Dec. 5 will host the World Cup draw at the Kennedy Center in Washington, with President Donald Trump calling Gianni Infantino `probably the most respected man in sports`.
- Shortly after the U.S. won hosting rights, Gianni Infantino visited the White House and worked from Trump Tower last month, increasing his public appearances with Donald Trump, President.
- Playful gestures like penalty cards and trophy gifts illustrated the pair's public chemistry, with Gianni Infantino gifting Donald Trump a gold replica World Cup trophy `for winners only` on Aug. 22.
- Immediate risks include logistical and legal fallout from Donald Trump's suggestion to move host cities, while tickets are open amid concerns about visitor reception amid the U.S. immigration crackdown, Biden administration officials said.
- Infantino frames his closeness to Trump as crucial to delivering the tournament, securing cooperation across governments, while the Biden administration kept preparations low-profile and met with Jake Sullivan in 2024.
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How a 2020 dinner in Davos set the stage for a 'MAGA' World Cup
The plan started coming together inside a luxury box at MetLife Stadium. As the Premier League’s Chelsea was on its way to a shutout victory at the Club World Cup final in July, President Donald Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino were deep in discussion at the New Jersey sports complex outside New York City on another matter: where the draw for next year’s World Cup would be held. The high-drama spectacle decides which teams will face eac…
Trump and Infantino: How a friendship is shaping the 2026 World Cup
The plan started coming together inside a luxury box at MetLife Stadium. As the Premier League’s Chelsea was on its way to a shutout victory at the Club World Cup final in July, President Donald Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino were deep in discussion at the New Jersey sports complex outside New York City on another matter: where the draw for next year’s World Cup would be held. The high-drama spectacle decides which teams will face eac…
How the 2026 World Cup is being shaped by Trump’s friendship with FIFA chief Infantino
The plan started coming together inside a luxury box at MetLife Stadium.As the Premier League’s Chelsea was on its way to a shutout victory at the Club World Cup final in July, President Donald Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino were deep in discussion at the New Jersey sports complex outside New York City on another matter: where the draw for next year’s World Cup would be held.The high-drama spectacle decides which teams will face each …
The plan began to take shape within a luxury box at MetLife Stadium.
Trump and Infantino: How their unlikely friendship is shaping plans for a ‘MAGA’ World Cup
WASHINGTON, D.C. October 6, 2025 — The plan started coming together inside a luxury box at MetLife Stadium. As the Premier League’s Chelsea was on its way to a shutout victory at the Club World Cup final in July, President Donald Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino were deep in discussion at the New Jersey sports complex outside New York City on another matter: where the draw for next year’s World Cup would be held. The high-drama spectacl…
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