The IOC has launched an inquiry into FIFA President Gianni Infantino for potentially breaching its political neutrality rules. This follows his prominent participation in U.S. President Donald Trump's Board of Peace launch in Washington, D.C., where he signed a FIFA partnership that could direct $75 million to Gaza soccer projects.

Infantino's attendance aligns with a broader strategy of courting the U.S. government ahead of the 2026 World Cup, which the U.S. will co-host. His presence at Trump's inauguration and visits to Mar-a-Lago have raised questions about FIFA's political entanglements. The Gaza funding pledge was announced during the same Board of Peace meeting.

IOC President Kirsty Coventry stated her organization would research the alleged document signing, noting members swear an oath to act independently of political interests. She admitted unawareness of Infantino's role until recent queries. The IOC membership includes officials from politically sensitive nations, adding complexity to enforcement.

The probe puts a key football administrator under scrutiny as FIFA balances global governance with high-stakes diplomacy. Coventry's promise to examine the facts directly challenges Infantino's assertion that such partnerships fall outside political realms.