FIFA President Gianni Infantino has publicly rejected calls to ban Israel from international soccer, stating that boycotts represent a defeat. In an interview, Infantino advocated for changes to FIFA's rules to prevent countries from being excluded due to the actions of their political leaders. He emphasized the organization's mission to unite the world through soccer and suggested enshrining non-exclusion in its statutes. Infantino also defended his decision to award FIFA's peace prize to United States President Donald Trump, citing efforts to promote dialogue and peace.