FIFA president Gianni Infantino has been reported to the organization’s ethics investigators after publicly praising President Trump and presenting him with a newly created FIFA Peace Prize, a human rights nonprofit said Tuesday.
Infantino referred to Trump as “a close friend” and, during the 2026 World Cup draw in Washington, D.C., last Friday, honored him with the inaugural award for what he called Trump’s “unwavering commitment to advancing peace and unity.”
Nick McGeehan, co-director of the London-based nonprofit FairSquare, said on Bluesky that the group has filed a formal complaint with FIFA’s Ethics Committee, urging an investigation. The complaint alleges “repeated breaches” of FIFA’s Code of Ethics, which requires officials to maintain political neutrality in their dealings with governments.
It remains unclear whether the Ethics Committee will pursue the case; FIFA representatives did not immediately respond to Axios’ request for comment.
Under FIFA rules, anyone bound by its ethics code must uphold a strict “Duty of Neutrality.” Violations can result in sanctions, including a ban from soccer for up to two years.
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