The International Olympic Committee has announced it will examine the conduct of FIFA president Gianni Infantino following his appearance at a Donald Trump event in Washington, D.C.
Infantino took part in President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace launch on Thursday and signed a partnership agreement on behalf of FIFA during the gathering.
His involvement has drawn attention from Olympic officials over questions tied to political neutrality. IOC president Kirsty Coventry confirmed the organization will review the matter.
IOC references neutrality obligations under Olympic Charter
Kirsty Coventry stated that the IOC would evaluate whether Infantino’s participation complies with the standards required of its members.
All 107 IOC members are required to act independently of political interests under the Olympic Charter.
“The Olympic Charter is very clear on what it expects of its members, and we will go and research into the alleged signing of documents, I guess,” Coventry said.
When asked again about the issue, she added: “Now that you guys have made us aware of it, we will go back, and we’ll have a look into it.”
World Cup preparations coincide with scrutiny
Infantino has developed strong ties with the United States government ahead of the 2026 World Cup, which will be hosted by the U.S., Canada, and Mexico beginning June 11.
He attended Trump’s inauguration last year and has made several visits to the White House and Mar-a-Lago.
During the Board of Peace event, FIFA entered into a partnership that could allocate up to $75 million in soccer funding for projects in Gaza. The IOC’s review will assess whether those actions align with its governance principles.
The situation adds another layer of oversight to global sports leadership as preparations continue for major international competitions.
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