A bruising 24 hours - what next for Fifa and under-pressure Infantino?
Summary
Fifa President Gianni Infantino faces serious pressure after trying to sell stakes in Fifa competitions without informing other officials. Uefa, the European football authority, threatens to boycott Fifa events and has said it no longer trusts Infantino’s leadership, while other football groups demand a review.Key Facts
- Gianni Infantino was elected Fifa president in 2016 and is currently serving his third term.
- Infantino tried to sell investment stakes in Fifa competitions privately, causing controversy.
- Uefa threatened to boycott all Fifa competitions, including the World Cup, due to Infantino’s actions.
- Other football federations like Concacaf and some Asian Football Confederation members have called for a review of Fifa’s leadership.
- Two of Infantino’s close advisers, Carlos Cordeiro and Kevin Lamour, have left their positions.
- Uefa declared it has lost confidence in Infantino’s leadership.
- Removing Infantino could require a Fifa Council emergency meeting or an extraordinary congress of member associations.
- Infantino could still run for a fourth term in March 2027, and any challenger must announce candidacy by November 2026.
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