Disgraced FIFA ex-president Sepp Blatter has been one of the harshest critics of Gianni Infantino's growing closeness with Donald Trump in recent times

Friday’s World Cup draw in Washington DC will be the latest illustration of the ever-closer relationship between US President Donald Trump and Fifa president Gianni Infantino.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino heaps praise on Donald Trump as critics ridicule newly established award as 'vulgar'.

The FIFA 2026 World Cup draw took place on Friday evening - with Gianni Infantino putting on a spectacle in Washington DC - but that didn't go down well with many, including BBC commentator Jonathan Pearce.

GIANNI INFANTINO was forced to intervene during the World Cup draw – after fears that host Kevin Hart was about to give away secret details about the final’s half-time show. England

FIFA president Gianni Infantino apologised to Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni after a trophy-handling mix-up at the 2026 World Cup draw, where staff mistakenly asked the World Cup–winning manager to wear gloves before touching the trophy.

Scaloni, who led La Albiceleste to glory in Qatar three years ago, presented the World Cup on stage at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. The Argentine wore white gloves to handle the golden trophy, something Infantino admits he was unaware of until after the draw.