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State Department Denies Report on Rubio-Infantino Call

Updated 2026-08-03 16:25 UTC 1 source Neutral

The State Department is denying a New York Post report that FIFA President Gianni Infantino was set to speak with Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The report follows increasing pressure on Infantino over his handling of World Cup funding.

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The State Department is denying the accuracy of a New York Post report suggesting FIFA President Gianni Infantino was set to speak with Secretary of State Marco Rubio as he faces increasing pressure to resign following a failed bid to secure private funding for the World Cup. The Post report, which
2026-08-03 15:52 UTC
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