FIFA President Gianni Infantino has congratulated Donald Trump on his return to the U.S. presidency, celebrating the victory on social media earlier today, November 6, 2024. Infantino shared photos of himself with Trump on Instagram, marking the occasion and expressing excitement for their continued partnership.
During Trump’s first term, Infantino and Trump built a strong relationship, notably after the U.S. secured the bid to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Trump’s influence played a significant role in bringing the global tournament to American soil.
Trump’s political comeback comes after a 2020 defeat to Joe Biden. In this latest election, Trump won against Democratic candidate Kamala Harris, securing 267 electoral votes (51.1%) to Harris’ 224 (47.4%). After his victory, Trump addressed supporters, calling it “an unprecedented and powerful mandate” from the American people.
In response, Infantino shared his excitement, writing, “Congratulations, Mr. President! We will have a fantastic FIFA World Cup and a historic FIFA Club World Cup in the United States. Football truly unites the world!”
