In New York, where FIFA is building part of its North American presence ahead of the 2026 World Cup, the governing body has committed close to $4 million for office space at Trump Tower. The lease, agreed in 2025, runs for seven years and seven months and covers premises in the Manhattan building associated with US President Donald Trump.
Key takeaways
- FIFA’s long-term office commitment at Trump Tower is valued at nearly $4 million.
- The rented premises measure about 450 square metres.
- Much of the space is reported to be unused.
- FIFA Americas Incorporated is the entity named in the agreement.
- Trump Tower Commercial LLC is listed as the landlord.
A costly Manhattan base
The deal was signed by four members of the board of FIFA Americas Incorporated, the FIFA-linked organisation involved in the transaction. It sets out payments to Trump Tower Commercial LLC, the New York company leasing the offices.
Over a term of seven years and seven months, the contract creates a substantial fixed commitment for football’s global governing body. The size of the rented area has also drawn attention: approximately 450 square metres have been secured, although the greater part of that footprint is said to be vacant.
Trump Tower remains closely tied to Trump’s public identity and property interests. That connection has put added focus on FIFA’s choice of location, particularly as the United States prepares to co-host the expanded 2026 World Cup with Canada and Mexico.
What the documents do and do not establish
The lease documentation identifies the parties, the approximate value of the arrangement and its duration. It does not, by itself, show that Trump took part personally in negotiations or that any improper process occurred.
A full explanation for the choice of premises would require FIFA’s internal reasoning, the complete commercial terms and details of the approval procedure behind the agreement. For now, the confirmed outline is a lengthy and expensive Manhattan lease, with considerable space apparently still without occupants.
