FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Monday Marked attendance At the “Peace 2025” forum in Egypt.
President Trump said during this time, “We have Gianni.” middle east peace ceremony In coastal resort area Of Sharm el-Sheikh. “We’re going to the World Cup, I can tell you that.”
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will feature 48 teams and 104 across the game 16 North American cities, including los angelesSeattle, Mexico City, Toronto and Atlanta. In August, Trump announced that the draw for the 2028 World Cup would be held at the Kennedy Center. In December.
Trump sets up 2026 World Cup through the task force A March executive order described the event as a chance to “display the nation’s pride and hospitality while promoting economic development and tourism through sports.”
In a Monday post on Instagram, Infantino said that he “President of the United States Donald J. Trump and President of Egypt Abdel Fattah al-Sisi participated in the extremely important Summit for Peace in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, co-chaired by President Donald J. Trump of Egypt, aimed at establishing a new era of regional security and stability.” He also said that Trump had invited him.
He said, “The presence of world leaders and UN representatives from so many countries symbolizes a united effort – I strongly believe that we all need to come together to build bridges and I am grateful to everyone for supporting peace, with special gratitude to @potus for inviting me to this summit.”
Last week, Infantino urged Trump to give his Gaza peace plan a chance, as some feared the protests could overshadow Israel’s World Cup qualifying match against Italy on Tuesday. The Athletic reportedSecurity is expected to be tight in Tuesday’s match.
Earlier this month, pro-Palestinian protesters arrived at the gates of the Italian football team’s training center demanding that a qualifier against Israel not be played because of the war in Gaza. The Associated Press reported.
on friday, about 1,000 protesters A protest against the war marched to Ullevaal Stadium in Oslo before Norway’s 5–0 World Cup qualifying win over Israel.
FIFA also recently Opened an office in Trump Tower in New Yorkand trump inside August Russian President Vladimir Putin said Can go to 2026 World Cup.