Giuliani backs Infantino, calls critics 'jealous'

Andrew Giuliani, former executive director for the White House Task Force on the 2026 World Cup, has defended embattled FIFA president Gianni Infantino, claiming critics are 'jealous' of his achievements. New Zealand's football federation has become the latest organization to withdraw support for Infantino's reelection, joining UEFA, Concacaf, the AFC, and several national associations including England, Wales, and the Republic of Ireland. However, CAF and CONMEBOL have both endorsed Infantino for a fourth presidential term at the FIFA Congress in March, while U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that removing Infantino would be a 'terrible mistake.'