Infantino credits Trump for World Cup's 'incredible success'

FIFA President Gianni Infantino heavily praised US President Donald Trump during an official FIFA reception at Trump Tower in Manhattan, New York. Infantino stated that the 2026 tournament had "exceeded all expectations," pointing to packed stadiums with 7 million fans in attendance across the US, Canada, and Mexico, alongside billions of TV viewers.

He credited Trump and his administration for ensuring a safe, secure, and joyful environment. Trump called the tournament "one of the all-time greatest sporting events in history”.