President Donald Trump is reportedly considering nominating FIFA President Gianni Infantino to be the next United Nations Secretary-General, according to Jewish Breaking News. Infantino would still need to survive Security Council vetoes and defeat other candidates already in the race.
President Donald Trump is reportedly considering nominating FIFA President Gianni Infantino to serve as the next United Nations Secretary-General, according to Jewish Breaking News. The report, published early Wednesday, cites Trump's highly visible alliance with Infantino during the 2026 World Cup as a potential springboard for the nomination. Infantino would need to survive a Security Council vote, where permanent members hold veto power, and defeat established candidates already in the race.
Trump and Infantino have developed a close working relationship during the World Cup held in the United States. As The Zioneer has reported, Trump personally presented the World Cup trophy alongside Infantino at the final, and previously lobbied the FIFA president to overturn a red card shown to US striker Folarin Balogun. Infantino has also faced criticism over his handling of geopolitical pressures on FIFA, including the denial of a US visa to a Somali referee and the organization's response to the Balogun incident.
The nomination would represent a dramatic shift for the UN, traditionally led by career diplomats. No official confirmation has been provided by the White House or FIFA.
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