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FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during the FIFA Congress in Bangkok in May 2024.
SOCCER
Oct 16, 2026
Gianni Infantino apologizes for mistakes as England and Germany question leadership
Infantino said he had apologized during the closed meeting for mistakes in communicating and consulting over the now-abandoned FIFA Forward Enterprise project.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino attends an Under-20 Women's World Cup match between Poland and Argentina in Katowice, Poland, on Sept. 5.
SOCCER
Sep 25, 2026
Infantino looks set to stay, but FIFA faces a new war over power
One outcome could be a governance compromise under which Gianni Infantino remains in office but gives up some power.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino attends the inauguration of Abelardo De La Espriella as Colombia's president in Cali, Colombia, on Aug. 7.
SOCCER
Sep 4, 2026
FIFA accuses UEFA of running ‘smear campaign’ against Gianni Infantino
Infantino, up for reelection for a fourth term in March 2027, has been criticized since tabling the now-abandoned proposal to sell stakes in the World Cup.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino arrives for the World Cup 2026 final between Spain and Argentina in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19.
COMMENTARY / World
Sep 3, 2026
What’s wrong with FIFA? Look beyond Infantino
Infantino’s failed stake?sale plan exposes FIFA’s deeper structural flaws, showing that only reform can prevent future leaders from repeating the same autocratic patterns.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino attends the inauguration of Colombian President Abelardo De La Espriella in Cali, Colombia, on Aug. 7.
SOCCER
Aug 18, 2026
Rights group urges FIFA to block Infantino reelection bid over term limits
Infantino in 2022 successfully argued that his first spell in charge should not count toward the football body’s three-term limit because it completed an interrupted mandate.
Staff members carry the FIFA logo onto the field before the World Cup final in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19.
SOCCER
Aug 12, 2026
‘Flawed’ funding system keeping smaller nations on sidelines of FIFA civil war
Smaller nations are wary to taking a side and putting their funding at risk, according to former Papua New Guinea international Alex Davani.
U.S. President Donald Trump (L) and FIFA President Gianni Infantino during the trophy presentation after the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19
SOCCER / World cup
Aug 11, 2026
Trump defends Infantino as UEFA-led schism with FIFA deepens
Infantino has faced blistering criticism after his failed plan to spin off FIFA’s commercial operations in a deal involving JPMorgan Chase & Co.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino attends the inauguration of Abelardo De La Espriella as Colombia's president, in Cali, Colombia, on Saturday.
SOCCER
Aug 9, 2026
FIFA warns of efforts to undermine Gianni Infantino amid leadership crisis
The statement came amid an increasingly bitter standoff over Infantino’s leadership.
Confederation of African Football President Patrice Motsepe (left) speaks with FIFA President Gianni Infantino before a match between Canada and Morocco at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Houston on July 4.
SOCCER
Aug 7, 2026
Gianni Infantino gets support from Africa as UEFA stands firm on boycott threat
The endorsement from CAF, whose 54 member associations account for more than a quarter of FIFA’s 211 members, handed Infantino a boost as he seeks a fourth term in office.
Gianni Infantino reacts during the match between Paraguay and the United States at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Inglewood, California, on June 12.
SOCCER
Aug 6, 2026
FIFA apologizes to members and affirms support for president Gianni Infantino
With the private investment proposal withdrawn, FIFA said it would “no longer tolerate any attacks on its integrity, good governance and due process.”
The FIFA logo is carried during a pregame ceremony ahead of the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina in East Rutherford, New Jersy, on July 19.
SOCCER
Aug 5, 2026
Battle lines drawn within FIFA as key figures break ranks with Infantino
Jordan FA president Ali bin Hussein accused FIFA of “blackmail“, claiming it offered to help solve many of the kingdom’s problems in exchange for endorsing Gianni Infantino.
The FIFA headquarters in Zurich is seen in November 2025. Former vice president Jim Boyce said the organization has to rebuild trust following its abandoned plan to introduce private investment into soccer.
SOCCER
Aug 3, 2026
Former FIFA official says organization must rebuild trust
FIFA had proposed raising up to $4.2 billion by selling a roughly 20% stake in a new entity that would oversee FIFA competitions, including the World Cup.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino's future as the head of soccer's governing body is in doubt amid backlash to FIFA's abandoned plans to sell a stake in the commercial rights to the World Cup.
SOCCER
Aug 1, 2026
Gianni Infantino’s future at FIFA in doubt after private investment plan backfires
The private investment controversy comes at an awkward moment for ?Infantino, ?who said in April he intends to seek reelection for a fourth term as FIFA president.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino in the stands before the World Cup quarterfinal between England and Norway in Miami on July 11
SOCCER / World cup
Jul 31, 2026
UEFA to boycott World Cup and FIFA tournaments over stake sale plans
In a statement that pulled no punches, Europe presented a united front to FIFA boss Gianni Infantino, whose proposal this week blindsided regional confederations and caused uproar.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino speaks during an event in Brussels, Belgium, on Feb. 12.
SOCCER
Jul 30, 2026
Regional confederations criticize FIFA’s plan to sell World Cup stakes
Former FIFA President Sepp Blatter said the World Cup should not become an investment product for private equity with investors seeking returns. ”
Pitch staff carry the FIFA logo on the pitch before the World Cup final at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19.
SOCCER / World cup
Jul 29, 2026
UEFA hits out as FIFA plans minority stake sale
The proposal immediately drew fierce ?criticism from European governing body UEFA, which said it “crosses a line that football’s governing institutions should never cross.”
FIFA President Gianni Infantino (left) and U.S. President Donald Trump stand on  the field during the award ceremony following the 2026 FIFA World Cup final in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on Sunday.
SOCCER
Jul 24, 2026
Norway set to file formal complaint over Folarin Balogun red card saga
Balogun’s red card in the last-32 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina resulted in an automatic suspension for the match with Belgium, but FIFA stepped in and suspended the ban.
Argentina's Lionel Messi is met by FIFA President Gianni Infantino (left) and U.S. President Donald Trump during the awards ceremony following the World Cup final in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on Sunday.
SOCCER / World cup
Jul 20, 2026
World Cup’s U.S. makeover leaves soccer facing battle for its soul
FIFA embraced elements of the U.S. sporting model with enthusiasm.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino (left) throws a replica match ball into the crowd at the end of the 2026 World Cup football tournament semifinal match between France and Spain in Arlington, Texas, on Tuesday.
SOCCER
Jul 15, 2026
IOC asked to investigate FIFA president’s role in Balogun reversal
Gianni Infantino acknowledged receiving a call from U.S. President Donald Trump, but ?the FIFA president said he did not interfere with the decision-making process.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino gestures from the stands during the World Cup quarterfinal match between England and Norway in Miami Gardens, Florida, on Saturday.
SOCCER
Jul 13, 2026
Gianni Infantino says FIFA will discuss World Cup expansion after 2026 tournament
The 2026 tournament?in Canada, Mexico and the United States expanded??to 48 teams for the first time.

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