# Trump warns FIFA against replacing Infantino as pressure mounts 2026-08-13T03:55:46+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 2 independent outlets US President Donald Trump has backed FIFA president Gianni Infantino, calling any move to replace him a 'terrible mistake'. In a post on Truth Social on Tuesday (August 11, 2026), Trump said Infantino 'presided over the most successful World Cup' and warned that without him FIFA 'will never be as successful or profitable again'. Infantino faces a crisis after his plan to sell a stake in the commercial arm of the men's World Cup to private investors collapsed. The strongest opposition came from UEFA, with the Asian Football Confederation and Concacaf also criticising FIFA's handling. Infantino has apologised and denied wrongdoing. He faces reelection next March. Trump's backing contrasts with US Soccer's criticism of Infantino. ## Coverage - thehindu.com - hindustantimes.com Tags: allegations, Donald Trump, FIFA, Gianni Infantino, US Soccer politics, World Cup Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/trump-warns-fifa-against-replacing-infantino/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/trump-warns-fifa-against-replacing-infantino/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.