Gianni Infantino to hold call with Trump administration officials as FIFA leadership faces mounting pressure, New York Post reports

Gianni Infantino, the FIFA president, is expected to hold a phone call with a senior Trump administration official shortly after 9 a.m. Eastern on Monday, according to two sources familiar with the matter cited by the New York Post.

The New York Post reported that Infantino is seeking to engage the White House after coming under pressure in connection with his role at FIFA. The report said the call is set to involve Trump’s top diplomat and that Marco Rubio is expected to be part of the discussion.

The New York Post did not provide details in the account for what specific issues the call will cover, nor did it describe any immediate decision by the U.S. government related to FIFA leadership. The report framed the outreach as Infantino attempting to “save his job,” using the characterization attributed to the sources and the outlet.

Rubio, who serves as a senior Trump administration foreign policy leader, would be part of the reported coordination if the call proceeds as described. The report said the call would take place just after 9 a.m. Eastern, placing timing for any discussion squarely in the morning hours.

The New York Post account also did not describe any formal U.S. action, such as a meeting, endorsement, diplomatic letter, or intervention through an official process. Under the rules for this desk, any such official step would require separate confirmation from the White House, the State Department, or a primary record.

Because no White House or Federal Register record has been identified in the materials provided for this story, the only confirmed point in this item is that a New York Post report says Infantino is scheduled for a call involving the Trump administration and Rubio. Any further claims about U.S. government involvement beyond the reported phone discussion would need additional verification.

If the call occurs, the immediate public impact would likely depend on whether any U.S. official statement follows and whether FIFA communications reference the discussion. For now, the record in this discovery packet supports the scheduled engagement timing and the parties mentioned in the New York Post report, without confirming broader policy consequences.