The pressure is rising on FIFA President Gianni Infantino to ditch a World Cup privatization plan that could draw investments up to $20 billion, but which has drawn widespread condemnation from most of soccer's worldwide governing bodies. It also questioned the need for outside investment "following the most profitable FIFA World Cup in history." President Donald Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino hold the FIFA World Cup trophy following the 2026 final between Spain and Argentina on July 19, 2026, in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Indeed, FIFA is coming off an incredibly successful World Cup jointly hosted by the U.S., Mexico and Canada. Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in extra time at New York's MetLife Stadium to win its second World Cup on July 19.