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President Donald Trump has expressed support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino to serve as the next secretary-general of the United Nations, according to reporting by the New York Post. The Trump administration believes Infantino possesses the diplomatic skills and worldwide respect necessary for the international role, with sources noting that his successful orchestration of the first FIFA World Cup held across three nations demonstrates his capacity to build consensus among diverse parties.
Infantino, a Swiss-born administrator who leads soccer’s governing body, developed a close professional relationship with Trump while organizing the 2026 World Cup. The FIFA president presented Trump with FIFA’s inaugural Peace Prize in December and invited him to participate in several tournament-related events, including the recent final at MetLife Stadium where Trump handed the trophy to Spain after its victory over Argentina.
The next UN secretary-general will be elected later this year and assume office on January 1, 2027, replacing Portugal’s António Guterres. Any candidate must receive endorsement from all 15 members of the Security Council and approval from the General Assembly, with the five permanent Security Council members each holding veto authority.
Paolo Zampolli, Trump’s special envoy for global partnerships, praised Infantino’s qualifications, noting his management of FIFA’s 200-plus member nations demonstrates capability in navigating complex multilateral organizations. Zampolli previously served as UN ambassador for Dominica and has worked with FIFA on diplomatic matters.
Infantino faces his own election in March 2027, when the FIFA Congress will determine whether he continues as president for a fourth term. Should he remain in that position, he would oversee the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil and coordinate the 2030 World Cup, which will be hosted across six countries and three continents—a historic first for the tournament.
FIFA declined immediate comment on Infantino’s potential candidacy for the UN position. Trump has not requested comment from the White House regarding the endorsement, and it remains unclear whether Infantino himself seeks the international role.
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