Event Brief
UPDATED Jul 22, 2026 at 5:07 PM ET
Jul 22, 2026 at 7:07 AM ET
Infantino UN secretary-general bid depends on Security Council
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The US president could back FIFA boss Gianni Infantino for UN secretary-general, but other Security Council members must endorse him.
WHO: Donald Trump
WHAT: Trump can push Gianni Infantino as a UN secretary-general candidate, but cannot impose him without Security Council endorsement.
WHEN: Jul 22, 2026 at 12:51 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Trump can put forward Infantino, but other permanent Security Council members would need to endorse him for the appointment to proceed.
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