Gianni Infantino recently tried to sell a stake in the World Cup to private investors, one of whom had a connection to Donald Trump. After the backlash aimed at FIFA, Trump denied speaking to Infantino about the World Cup stake sale plans. Now, the US President has spoken about the FIFA president and issued his backing. “He is fantastic, having just presided over the most successful World Cup, by four times, ever presented. MORE FIFA WORLD CUP 2026 STORIESWe have already seen the likes of England, Wales, Croatia and Albania’s football associations withdraw support for Infantino.