U.S. President Donald Trump said he was not consulted by FIFA president Gianni Infantino before plans were presented to bring private investment partners into the World Cup. His remarks put clear distance between the White House and a proposal that has already drawn strong attention.
The issue centers on Infantino's idea of selling investment stakes tied to the World Cup, a move that would mark a major commercial shift for football's biggest tournament. Because the 2026 World Cup is approaching, any change involving ownership interests or outside capital is likely to face close scrutiny.
Trump's response suggests the proposal was not coordinated with him before it was made public, despite the political and commercial sensitivity around the event. The story has also unfolded amid discussion of Kushner links mentioned in connection with the wider controversy.
With FIFA now facing questions over how the plan was introduced, attention is likely to remain on what private investment would mean for the World Cup's future structure. For now, Trump's position is straightforward: he says Infantino did not seek his input before unveiling the idea.
