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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: FIFA Opens Office in Trump Tower, Strengthening Ties with U.S. President
Caption: FIFA Opens Office in Trump Tower, Strengthening Ties with U.S. President. FIFA has opened an office in New York's Trump Tower, enhancing its relationship with U.S. President Donald Trump ahead of the 2026 World Cup. The office opening comes one year before the men's World Cup, which will be hosted across North America, and follows FIFA's office opening in Miami the previous year. FIFA President Gianni Infantino thanked President Trump and his son Eric for their significant support of football and the upcoming World Cup. Infantino, along with Eric Trump and Brazilian football legend Ronaldo, announced that the Club World Cup trophy would be displayed at Trump Tower until the competition’s final at MetLife Stadium. Infantino has visited the White House and Mar-a-Lago this year, working to foster a strong relationship with the U.S. government to ensure the success of the 2026 World Cup. Despite the partnership, FIFA's ties with the Trump administration have faced criticism, particularly over concerns related to the president’s immigration policies. Human Rights Watch has voiced concerns over the potential impact of the U.S. immigration crackdown on World Cup attendees, urging Infantino to reconsider the tournament’s hosting if fans' safety is at risk. Infantino dismissed these concerns, stating that he believed the 2026 World Cup would be unaffected by the Trump administration's tough border policies Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Sports,FIFA,Trump Tower,World Cup,Gianni Infantino,Eric Trump,immigration policies,Human Rights Watch,U.S. soccer,2026 World Cup,MetLife Stadiu
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