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FIFA World Cup plans: Gianni Infantino abandons private investment proposal amid widespread opposition

August 1, 2026August 1, 2026grace

Infantino was elected Fifa president in 2016, defeating AFC president Sheikh Salman al-Khalifa by 115 votes to 88. The next Fifa president is due to be confirmed at the organisation’s 77th Congress in Morocco next March. Anyone wishing to stand must submit their candidacy by 18 November. Before this week’s developments, Infantino had been expected […]

FIFA Abandons Plan to Sell World Cup Stakes Following Widespread Backlash | FIFA

August 1, 2026August 1, 2026grace

Gianni Infantino’s controversial plan to sell portions of the World Cup’s commercial assets to private investors has fallen apart. The Fifa president acknowledged that the initiative had caused divisions that ultimately undermined its original purpose, following strong opposition across international football. The proposal triggered widespread unrest throughout the sport, with Uefa warning that it could […]