Overview

• The new FIFA office in Trump Tower on Manhattan’s 5th Avenue became operational on July 8 and will display the Club World Cup trophy until the final match.
• Gianni Infantino publicly thanked Donald and Eric Trump at the unveiling, underscoring a deepening political alliance between FIFA and the U.S. president.
• The Trump Tower location expands FIFA’s U.S. presence as it secures government backing for both the 2025 Club World Cup and the 2026 World Cup.
• U.S. travel bans continue to exempt only athletes and coaches, leaving fans—including those from Iran—subject to visa restrictions.
• The choice of Trump Tower evokes memories of past FIFA corruption scandals after figures like Chuck Blazer and José Maria Marin once resided there.