Overview

• FIFA President Gianni Infantino attended the Summit for Peace in Sharm el-Sheikh co-chaired by President Donald Trump and Egypt’s Abdel Fattah al-Sisi.
• In an Instagram post, Infantino thanked Trump for the invitation and urged leaders to “build bridges,” saying FIFA stands ready to assist the peace process.
• Trump acknowledged Infantino onstage, remarking “We have Gianni” and referencing the upcoming World Cup.
• Infantino said FIFA will support post-war recovery by helping rebuild football facilities in Gaza in partnership with the Palestinian FA and by launching a fund for infrastructure.
• World Cup qualifiers linked to Israel have drawn pro-Palestinian protests in Italy and Norway, as FIFA’s U.S. ties grow with a new Trump Tower office and preparations for the expanded 2026 tournament across 16 North American cities.