Trump, Infantino give World Cup high praise, calling tournament a success
Trump and Gianni Infantino said the largest World Cup in history exceeded expectations, with 6.7 million fans attending and billions watching on television.
- On Saturday, FIFA President Gianni Infantino and President Donald Trump celebrated the World Cup's success, citing nearly 6.7 million fans attending 102 matches across North America.
- Spanning the United States, Canada, and Mexico, this year's tournament featured 48 teams—the largest in World Cup history. Infantino called the official game ball 'a magic object which has the power to unite the world.'
- The France-England third-place game takes place today in Miami Gardens, Florida. Sunday's final between Argentina and Spain occurs at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
- Infantino pledged to the international community that he and FIFA would 'lend our full support' to youth mental health causes. He described FIFA as an 'official happiness provider to humanity' for 120 years.
- Geopolitical controversy marked the tournament, including issues surrounding the Iranian team and criticism over the suspension of American player Folarin Balogun. Despite these tensions, organizers maintained the World Cup exceeded all expectations.
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U.S. President Donald Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino praised one another on Friday (July 17), hailing the 2026 FIFA World Cup as a success as the tournament nears its conclusion. Speaking at a reception at Trump Tower in New York City, Trump suggested the United States should host future World Cups on its own or, jokingly, in partnership with China. "That way you have a nice short flight between games," he quipped. Infantino described…
FIFA World Cup 2026 exceeded all expectations: Infantino says it would not have been possible without Trump - The Tribune
FIFA President Gianni Infantino praised the FIFA World Cup 2026 as a tournament that 'exceeded all expectations', highlighting packed stadiums, millions of fans across the three host nations, and billions of viewers worldwide. Infantino also thanked US President Donald Trump saying that the World Cup would not have been possible without him.
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