FIFA President Gianni Infantino has issued a rare and detailed clarification after a wave of online outrage erupted from Taylor Swift fans, following rumors that the pop superstar could be removed from the 2026 World Cup Halftime Show.
The speculation intensified after Swift publicly criticized Donald Trump’s recently touted “Peace Prize,” calling it a publicity award rather than a legitimate honor.
According to FIFA insiders, the rumors spread rapidly across social media, prompting confusion among organizers and intense backlash from Swift’s global fanbase.
Some Swifties accused FIFA of retaliating against the singer for her comments about Trump, sparking calls for transparency from the governing body.
In his statement, Infantino dismissed claims that Swift was in danger of being dropped and emphasized that no final decisions regarding halftime performers have been changed or retracted.
However, he stopped short of addressing internal disagreements within FIFA, further fueling curiosity about what triggered the sudden clarification.
While Infantino insists the organization remains “focused and united,” sources say pressure continues to mount behind the scenes.
With fans demanding answers and speculation growing by the hour, FIFA is now facing renewed scrutiny over how deeply politics may be influencing the world’s biggest sporting event.
