Gianni Infantino's claim that Fifa is the "official happiness provider to humanity" prompted Donald Trump to crack a joke as the pair spoke at a Trump Tower reception on Friday (17 July) ahead of the World Cup final. After the Fifa president’s declaration, the US president shouted out to the audience, "unless your team loses." The US was knocked out of this year's tournament after losing 4-1 to Belgium. Argentina could be on course for back-to-back tournament titles after beating England, setting up a meeting with an impressive Spanish team that ended France’s bid for glory in the first semi-final.

Trump called this World Cup “one of the all-time greatest sporting events in history,” adding that the tournament galvanized more than just the sporting world

Trump and Infantino appeared together at Trump Tower for a Fifa Council reception ahead of Sunday’s World Cup final

Gianni Infantino closed the World Cup by praising the president at Trump Tower while Leo Messi and company were at Fanatics Fest.