Infantino’s Yearslong Effort to Woo Trump for the World Cup

New York Times Tuesday 09 June 2026, 09:00 UTC By Tariq Panja and Rebecca R. Ruiz 1 min read

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President Trump with Gianni Infantino, FIFA’s president, at the White House in 2019.

Infantino (ORG) Trump (PERSON) the World Cup (EVENT) Gianni Infantino (PERSON) FIFA (ORG) the White House (LOCATION)

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