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The International Olympic Committee has issued a final ruling on a potential investigation into President Trump’s involvement in the 2026 World Cup in the United States.
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President Trump, 80, urged FIFA to review and potentially change the red card suspension given to U.S. star Folarin Balogun. The suspension was ultimately put on hold, as Balogun was able to play in the Round of 16 game vs. Belgium. The U.S. fell to Belgium, 4-1.
“All I did was ask for a review. I didn’t say, you have to do this,” Trump said. “This man is a smart, tough man, Gianni Infantino. He’s a smart, tough man, and his stock has gone through the roof because the job he has done has been great. I feel like we have to have all the best players on the field.”
But many were not happy.
Earlier this summer, FairSquare announced that it had submitted a complaint to the IOC regarding Infantino, specifically President Trump’s involvement in the Balogun suspension ruling.
Infantino is an IOC member, however, the organization will not be investigating him or Trump any further.
Many are not happy. However, the IOC is standing by its decision.
IOC stands by decision on Infantino, Trump
“The IOC ethics commission thoroughly analysed the complaint by FairSquare,” a spokesperson said.
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“The commission noticed that, pursuant to the Olympic Charter, each international federation (IF) maintains its independence and autonomy in its governance. The IOC Code of Ethics’ scope of application vis-a-vis the international federations and their officials is specifically limited to their relations with the IOC.
“The IOC ethics commission noted that the current complaint, including with regard to the FIFA president, refers only to the IF’s decisions on its governance and its management, including its relations with government, and to the IF’s implementation of the rules of its sport, which are both outside the scope of application of the IOC code of ethics.
“Consequently, the complaint falls outside the IOC ethics commission’s jurisdiction. FairSquare has been informed accordingly.
“Separately from this complaint, as reaffirmed at the recent IOC Session, the IOC will continue its efforts to strengthen good governance across the Olympic Movement and to promote greater clarity regarding the respective roles, responsibilities and accountability of its constituent organisations.”
UEFA, among others, remains bothered by Infantino and Trump’s behavior, as others have spoken out against the World Cup red card decisions, calling them “unprecedented.”
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This story was originally published July 26, 2026 at 7:31 AM.