FIFA will spearhead a $75 million fund to rebuild soccer facilities in Gaza that were destroyed by the war between Israel and Hamas, President Donald Trump and the sport's governing body said Thursday. "I'm also pleased to announce that FIFA will be helping to raise a total of $75 million for projects in Gaza," said Trump. The FIFA communique did not mention Trump's $75 million figure, and said funds would be raised "from international leaders and institutions." Infantino has fostered close ties with Trump, awarding him an inaugural FIFA "Peace Prize" at the World Cup draw in December. At Thursday's meeting, the FIFA president donned a red baseball cap emblazoned with "USA" and "45-47," the latter a reference to Trump's two terms in the White House.

Source: Dhaka Tribune February 20, 2026 06:43 UTC