The presidency of Swiss Gianni Infantino at FIFA faces new pressures after the human rights organization 'Fair Square' filed an official complaint with the International Olympic Committee, accusing him of violating the principle of political neutrality over his dealings with US President Donald Trump during the 2026 World Cup.

According to the report, the complaint is based on what the organization considered a rapprochement between Infantino and the US administration, along with the controversy that accompanied some decisions during the tournament, foremost among them the crisis of canceling the red card for American striker Folarin Balogun, an incident that sparked widespread criticism in sports circles.

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The organization believes that these developments may contradict the principles that require officials of international sports bodies to remain neutral and independent, calling on the International Olympic Committee to consider the case and take appropriate action if a violation is found. Infantino had earlier defended the integrity of the international federation, insisting that the judicial committees within FIFA work with complete independence and that he does not interfere in their decisions, even if he communicates with heads of state, including US President Donald Trump, on issues related to the tournament. These developments come at a time when the international federation faces increasing criticism following a series of crises that accompanied the 2026 World Cup, adding to the pressure on Infantino's administration in the coming period.