FIFA Opens Representation Office in New York’s Trump Tower

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July 8, 2025

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FIFA President Gianni Infantino Inaugurates Office in Donald Trump’s Iconic Building

Gianni Infantino, the President of FIFA, has opened a representation office for the world football governing body in the Trump Tower, an iconic building in New York owned by U.S. President Donald Trump.

FIFA’s Efforts to Attract American Football Fans

This office opening is part of FIFA’s ongoing efforts to captivate the American audience, which currently hosts the Club World Cup and will co-host the 2026 FIFA World Cup alongside Mexico and Canada the following year.

Infantino’s Statement on FIFA’s Global and Local Presence

“FIFA is a global organization, and to be global, you need to be local. We must be everywhere, so we have to be in New York,” Infantino said in a statement released by FIFA late Monday.

Previous Office Openings and Support from U.S. Authorities

The New York office follows the one officially opened in Miami in August 2024, responsible for FIFA’s legal services and compliance with a view to the ongoing 2022 World Cup and the 2026 tournament.

Infantino expressed gratitude to the U.S. President, whom he called a “great football enthusiast,” to the U.S. government, and local authorities for their “great support” in preparing the two football tournaments.

He also acknowledged the backing of Eric Trump, one of Donald Trump’s sons and the Executive Vice President of the Trump Organization, who accompanied Infantino at a recent event where FIFA showcased the Club World Cup trophy in the Trump Tower.

Infantino’s Close Relationship with Donald Trump

Infantino maintains a close relationship with Donald Trump, highlighting the strategic importance of the United States for global football.

The FIFA chief was the only sports executive present at Trump’s inauguration, has accompanied him on tours, and visited the White House multiple times.

Key Questions and Answers

  • Who is Gianni Infantino? Gianni Infantino is the current President of FIFA, the international governing body of football (soccer).
  • Why did FIFA open an office in Trump Tower? The office aims to strengthen FIFA’s presence in New York, a crucial market for growing football’s popularity in the United States.
  • What tournaments will the U.S., Mexico, and Canada co-host in 2026? The United States, Mexico, and Canada will jointly host the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
  • What is the significance of Infantino’s relationship with Donald Trump? Their close relationship underscores the strategic importance of the United States for global football, as evidenced by FIFA’s efforts to expand its presence there.