FIFA president Gianni Infantino's close relationship with Mr. Trump drew scrutiny throughout this summer's World Cup, which was hosted jointly by the U.S., Mexico and Canada. President Trump holds the FIFA World Cup Winners Trophy as FIFA President Gianni Infantino looks on in the Oval Office on Aug. 22, 2025. "In addition, the need for private equity investment to fund new and existing FIFA Forward programs following the most profitable FIFA World Cup in history was questioned." Meanwhile, multiple national soccer associations have expressed their own deep concern about the lack of consultations from FIFA regarding the plan. "The World Cup is not a product.