Dec 5 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump turned the spotlight onto FIFA president Gianni Infantino ahead of Friday’s 2026 World Cup draw in Washington, praising the football boss’ organisation of the world’s biggest sporting event.

Infantino has been criticised in recent months by some observers who accuse him of drawing uncomfortably close to Trump, whose administration has taken a high-profile role in U.S. preparations for what will be the biggest and most logistically-challenging World Cup ever.

The soccer boss attended Trump’s inauguration in January and has previously said the U.S. leader deserved global recognition for his role in brokering a ceasefire in the Middle East.

FIFA plans to unveil its own peace prize during the draw ceremony with Trump the expected recipient.

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