FIFA reportedly pays millions of dollars for office space in Trump Tower in New York that is rarely used. The New York Times reports that FIFA signed a $4 million, seven-year lease for a 17th-floor suite in the Trump Organization’s building, but the space is not fully staffed and has no plan to be regularly occupied. It is used mainly for special events, meetings with dignitaries, and occasional high-profile occasions.
Outlets also cite concerns about a potential conflict of interest. A former FIFA official tells the Times that the arrangement raises questions in light of FIFA’s interests in the United States, including World Cup-related activities and FIFA’s dealings involving President Trump. The report is also presented as part of a broader pattern of closer ties between FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Trump, which other reporting connects to Infantino’s increased public engagement with the president since the 2024 election.
While coverage varies in emphasis—some focus on the cost and underuse of the suite, while others highlight conflict-of-interest implications—sources broadly agree on the reported lease details and the concerns raised by former officials.
