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.
