Donald Trump just became FIFA’s landlord at Trump Tower, and the World Cup corruption vibes are off the charts

FIFA is opening a new office in Trump Tower, making President Donald Trump their landlord as the 2026 World Cup approaches.

The international soccer organization will be paying rent to Trump’s company for office space in the famous New York building. This move comes at a time when FIFA and Trump are working closely together on the upcoming World Cup, which will partly take place in the United States.

According to MSNBC, the timing of this office move has raised eyebrows among critics and soccer fans. FIFA’s decision to rent space from Trump means the organization will be putting money directly into the pockets of one of America’s wealthiest political families while he helps shape the World Cup event. Trump recently named himself chairman of a White House task force focused on the 2026 World Cup, giving him significant influence over the tournament’s planning and execution.

The relationship between FIFA and Trump has created what many observers say are concerning corruption vibes that are off the charts, reminiscent of concerns about Trump’s NFT trading cards potentially being a money laundering scheme. Both organizations have faced serious scandals in recent years. A judge found the Trump Organization liable for civil fraud last year related to how it valued Trump Tower and other properties. FIFA has its own long history of controversies, including allegations of financial mismanagement and labor abuses that have been covered extensively in the media.

FIFA faces criticism over immigration concerns and anti-racism policies

The close relationship between FIFA and Trump has already created problems for the soccer organization. FIFA officials have received criticism for dropping anti-racism messages after Trump launched his anti-DEI initiatives. FIFA president Gianni Infantino has also faced backlash for his close association with Trump, especially as Trump’s immigration policies create uncertainty around the international event.

Trump’s immigration policies are already casting a shadow over soccer events in the United States. The policies have created concerns about whether international players, officials, and fans will be able to travel freely to the United States for soccer tournaments. This issue has become particularly relevant for FIFA’s Club World Cup, which is currently taking place in the United States.

The public reaction to FIFA’s cozy relationship with Trump has been largely negative. Soccer fans have expressed their displeasure with the organization’s willingness to work so closely with the president. The decision to rent office space in Trump Tower is unlikely to reduce these concerns about the partnership between FIFA and Trump.

Critics argue that this arrangement creates too many conflicts of interest, especially with Trump’s direct involvement in World Cup planning through his White House task force role. The combination of FIFA’s rental payments to Trump and his official oversight of the World Cup has intensified questions about the integrity of both organizations.