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Trump's pick for the next UN Secretary General? Gianni Infantino, reportedly

Trump and Infantino, who heads football's world governing body FIFA, have formed a close and somewhat controversial relationship in recent years.

Euronews · Jul 22

Trump's World Cup 'Bromance' Goes Global: President Backs FIFA's Infantino for UN Secretary‑General

President Trump supports FIFA's Gianni Infantino for UN Secretary-General. Their relationship, built during the 2026 World Cup, faces criticism over political optics and governance concerns.

International Business Times UK · Jul 22

Mexico Upstaged USMNT at the 2026 World Cup—and FIFA Took Notice

The fallout from the USMNT’s embarrassing World Cup elimination is still unfolding.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 21

The US should never host another tournament after World Cup debacle

WORLD CUP 2026: The moral, financial and logistical issues that plagued this World Cup should be enough to disqualify the US from hosting major football tournaments until serious changes are made, argues Richard Jolly

The Independent UK · Jul 21

The Best Sports Illustrated Photos From the USMNT’s 2026 World Cup Run

Check out the best work from Sports Illustrated photographer Kohjiro Kinno, who documented the U.S. men’s national team every step of the way.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 20

10 World Cup Stars to Watch in the Transfer Market

Plenty of players used this summer’s tournament to boost their value.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 20

'Football Should Never Reach This Point': Fans React as UEFA Chief Boycotts World Cup Final Amid Fifa Row

UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin boycotted the World Cup final, protesting FIFA's political interference and governance issues, including a controversial disciplinary decision influenced by US politics.

International Business Times UK · Jul 20

The 2026 World Cup was full of spectacle, scandal and compromise

This was a good rather than great World Cup on the field. In the background, things were a lot less edifying

The Guardian - US · Jul 20

Spain Responds to President Trump Photobombing World Cup Final Celebration

Spain captain Rodri tried to usher the U.S. President off of the champion’s stage, seemingly eager to avoid what happened at the 2025 Club World Cup.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 20

Uefa president Aleksander Ceferin boycotts World Cup final in protest against Fifa and Trump

Fifa has come under heavy scrutiny during the 2026 World Cup, with the debacle surrounding Folarin Balogun just one aspect of Uefa’s discontent

The Independent UK · Jul 20