Donald Trump says Infantino is "fantastic" and the World Cup "will never be as successful"
“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, President
Reported August 11, 2026 by jpost.com. Checked word for word against that report.
✦ Summary · August 11, 2026 AI-written summary of the news — not a direct quote
President Donald Trump publicly urged FIFA not to replace its president, Gianni Infantino, stating that such a move would be a significant error. This statement comes amid controversy surrounding FIFA's plan to sell stakes in a new subsidiary managing its tournaments, a proposal that has drawn criticism from European and South American soccer organizations. Trump's endorsement of Infantino highlights their past collaboration in organizing the recent World Cup, which included the United States as a host nation. Reports also indicate Trump previously suggested Infantino for the United Nations secretary-general position.
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- jpost.com ↗︎11 AUG 2026