Trump plans to nominate Infantino UN secretary-general

President Trump has floated nominating FIFA President Gianni Infantino as the next United Nations Secretary-General, arguing his global appeal and World Cup diplomacy could unify nations. Any bid would require Security Council backing and General Assembly approval, with potential rotation concerns and other candidates such as Michelle Bachelet or Rafael Grossi already cited as possible contenders, while Infantino’s closeness to Trump during the 2026 World Cup has sparked both interest and controversy.