US President Donald Trump is reportedly keen for FIFA's Gianni Infantino to be the next Secretary General of the United Nations.
According to a report by US media outlet The New York Post that cites a source close to the president, Trump believes there is a clear opportunity for a challenger to take the role and sees Infantino as a "respected" potential candidate.
The process is already underway to replace the UN's current Secretary General, António Guterres, who finishes his second term on 31 December. The winning candidate would need the approval of the 15-strong UN Security Council.
Trump and Infantino, who heads football's world governing body FIFA, have formed a close and somewhat controversial relationship in recent years, often serving up mutual flattery as they have appeared alongside each other at press conferences and trophy presentations.
Their relationship has become particularly public since Trump's return to the White House in January 2025 and seemed to strengthen during the 2026 World Cup, which took place across the United States, Mexico and Canada.
