Gianni Infantino’s “thank you” to Donald Trump: ‘Sign of great respect for FIFA’

The FIFA president, thanked “with all his heart” for his support of the 2026 World Cup, a few hours before the Republican vowed 47th president of the United States, which would host the World Cup along with Mexico and Canada. “Your public support event, as the new President of the United States, especially for the FIFA 2026 World Cup, is a sign of great respect for FIFA and the continued development of our sport around the world. Thank you with all my heart and I assure you that together we will ensure that the United States welcomes the world and that football unites the world,” said Gianni Infantino, in his message for Donald Trump. CORVERSE The message was shared on the social media of the football leader, with Infantino also saying it is “unbelievable honor” and “prime” that Donald Trump, in his speech, referred to the World Cup. Infantino, who recently met with Donald Trump, thanked him for the reception in Florida, at a meeting at which they spoke not only about the 2026 World Cup, but also about the Association World Cup, a new event to be held this year in many North American cities.