"I'm really lucky. I have a great relationship with President Trump, who I consider really a close friend,"
"Of course, he's been very, very helpful in everything we do for the World Cup,"
"He has such an incredible energy and this is something that I really admire. He does things. He does what he says. He says what he thinks. He says, actually, what many people think as well, but maybe don't dare to say."
Global attention has focused on Washington in 2025, and the 2026 World Cup draw will join that gaze with Gianni Infantino presiding. Infantino has cultivated a close friendship with US President Donald Trump and credited Trump with being helpful in World Cup preparations. A recent photo op with Cristiano Ronaldo preceded a part-suspended ban for a controversial red card. Infantino praised Trump's energy and bluntness. The 2026 tournament will be hosted mainly in the US, with some matches in Canada and Mexico, creating practical incentives for cooperation. Sylvia Schenk called the relationship situational and pragmatic, noting Infantino needs a successful tournament.
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