Historic vote seeks to oust Infantino

FIFA President Gianni Infantino is facing the biggest wave of opposition since taking office, due to his plan to sell a share of the World Cup rights to external investors for up to $20 billion, with the goal of raising $4.2 billion. Major continental federations, including the European Union, CONCACAF, and the Asian Football Confederation, have regarded the proposal as a breach of trust and a failure of transparency, and are currently considering a motion to vote no confidence in Infantino, despite the majority of FIFA members supporting him. This crisis comes amid escalating criticism following the dismissal of the Chief Operating Officer and a growing wave of opposition that could impact his leadership ahead of the 2027 elections.

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