The Telegraph learned about the possible challenge of Infantino to Congress because of trump

The President of the International football Federation (FIFA) Gianni Infantino in the coming weeks may be summoned to Congress because of the investigation of his ties with US President Donald trump, reports The Telegraph, citing senior sources in FIFA.

According to preliminary data, after the midterm elections, Democrats will gain control of the House of Representatives and the Senate. Deputy Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, Rep. Jamie Ruskin (Democrat of Maryland), could become its chairman in January and be given the authority to forcibly challenge Infantino.

Raskin launched an investigation into FIFA's financial ties in July. Then he sent a letter to Infantino demanding to provide all records of the organization’s contacts with the President of the United States, his administration and the family business of the Trump Organization.

The reason for the investigation was a series of scandalous episodes, including Trump’s intervention in the decision to disqualify US national team player Folarin Balogun at the 2026 World Cup. Then the player received a red card in the match 1/16 finals, but his suspension was canceled after Trump called the head of FIFA. However, Infantino claimed the decision was made by an independent disciplinary committee.

The relationship between Trump and Infantino was in the spotlight during the preparations for the World Cup. On December 5, 2025, at a draw ceremony in Washington, the President of the United States was presented with the Peace Prize, which was established without the approval of the FIFA Council. The award had no nominations or jury. FIFA said the award is for “persons who have taken exceptional and extraordinary actions in the name of peace and thus have brought people together around the world.”.

Another reason for the investigation was the plans of FIFA to sell part of the commercial rights to the World Cup to a structure associated with Joshua Kushner - the brother of Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner. The organization had to abandon this idea amid criticism.

Raskin has still not received the requested documents, and the position of chairman of the House Judiciary Committee will give him the authority to subpoena the FIFA president and force him to provide financial statements.