Gianni Infantino

Folarin Balogun #20 of the United States attends a training session ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 match at University of Washington on 5 July 2026 in Seattle, Washington. [Getty]

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FIFA clear US star Balogun to play in World Cup after Trump call

Two sources familiar with the matter told AFP that Trump personally called FIFA President Gianni Infantino to ask him to review Balogun's punishment.

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06 July, 2026

Trump said Iran 'welcome to compete' in World Cup, says Infantino

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Infantino says Trump welcomes Iran's World Cup participation

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

11 March, 2026

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and U.S. President Donald Trump on the red carpet prior the FIFA World Cup 2026 Official Draw at John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on December 05, 2025 in Washington, DC.

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FIFA's Infantino to face no IOC action over Trump peace board

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

21 February, 2026

Palestinian amputee soccer players train on a newly built field amid the rubble of destroyed buildings in Gaza City, Palestine

Gaza ceasefire deal

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FIFA to rebuild Gaza football, refuses sanctions against Israel

Oliver Mizzi

20 February, 2026

FIFA President Gianni Infantino is seen during the award ceremony following Karolina Muchova's victory over Victoria Mboko of Canada in the singles final on Day Seven of the Qatar TotalEnergies Open, part of the Hologic WTA Tour, at the Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex on February 14, 2026 in Doha, Qatar.

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FIFA president Infantino celebrates Lebanese citizenship

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

16 February, 2026

Gianni Infantino Press Conference - FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022

Russian invasion of Ukraine

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Kremlin welcomes FIFA boss Infantino's comment on lifting Russia ban

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

04 February, 2026

Gianni Infantino, President of FIFA, speaks during the VIP Welcome Reception ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Official Draw at John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on December 04, 2025 in Washington, DC.

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Eyes of football world on 2026 World Cup draw as Trump attends

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

05 December, 2025

Gianni Infantino Press Conference - FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022

Gianni Infantino

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FIFA chief to receive Lebanese citizenship: association

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

26 November, 2025

FIFA President Gianni Infantino with FIFA Vice-President and CONMEBOL President Alejandro Dominguez (L) and FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström (R) during FIFA Council Meeting No.33 at the Home of FIFA on October 02, 2025 in Zurich, Switzerland.

Gianni Infantino

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FIFA’s Infantino calls for peace, avoids action on Israel

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

02 October, 2025

Photo of EFA head Hany Abo Rida at the 2025 CAF general assembly in Cairo

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Saudis angry with Egypt football chief over 2034 World Cup

The New Arab Staff

13 March, 2025

Opinion - FIFA

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In football, FIFA has always put profit over people

Liam Kennedy

13 April, 2023

Gianni Infantino

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Gianni Infantino re-elected FIFA president until 2027

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

16 March, 2023

Gianni Infantino Press Conference - FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022

Gianni Infantino

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World Cup matches were 'politics free' - Infantino

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

16 December, 2022

Qatar

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Qatar opens football World Cup with message of inclusion

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

20 November, 2022

2022 Qatar World Cup

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FIFA's Infantino accuses World Cup critics of 'hypocrisy'

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

19 November, 2022

Gianni Infantino

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FIFA President Infantino to stand unopposed for third term

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

17 November, 2022

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Qatar 2022 World Cup reaches 'record' demand

The New Arab Staff

23 June, 2022