World Cup will not be successful or profitable if Infantino leaves – Trump warns FIFADonald Trump has backed Gianni Infantino amid FIFA's leadership crisis, warning that the World Cup could lose success and profitability if he leaves. US President Donald Trump has warned FIFA against removing Gianni Infantino, insisting that the organisation’s World Cup could lose both its success and profitability if the FIFA president leaves office. “FIFA would be making a terrible mistake if, for any reason, they even considered replacing president Gianni Infantino,” Trump wrote on social media. “He is fantastic, having just presided over the most successful World Cup, by four times, ever presented. AdvertisementAdvertisementTrump praises the 2026 FIFA World CupThe 2026 FIFA World Cup was co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico and featured an expanded 48-team format.