Canada's Carney expresses lack of confidence in FIFA's Infantino
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 9:40 PM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
On August 5, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney stated he no longer has confidence in FIFA President Gianni Infantino. Carney criticized Infantino for failing to consult senior advisers on his controversial plan to create a billion-dollar company to manage the World Cup. This proposal faced backlash from UEFA and other football associations, prompting Infantino to abandon it. Carney’s comments add to ongoing criticism of FIFA's governance as the organization prepares for its next presidential election in March 2026.
- •Mark Carney made his comments on August 5.
- •Infantino faced backlash for his World Cup management proposal.
- •The plan to create a $20 billion entity was abandoned after opposition.
- •Infantino retained some support, including from Qatar.
- •FIFA's next presidential election is scheduled for March 2026.
- 10:27 PMESPN Soccer — Canada PM: Infantino made 'fatal' call with WC
- 8:45 PMYahoo Sports — Canada's Carney says he has no confidence in FIFA's Infantino
"Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Wednesday he no longer has confidence in FIFA President Gianni Infantino, adding to growing pressure on the soccer leader after his abandoned plan to sell stakes in the World Cup sparked a global backlash. Carney said Infantino committed a “fatal” governance failure by not consulting senior advisers, including FIFA’s chief operating officer and board members. “It should be fatal,” Carney said.
"Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Wednesday he no longer has confidence in FIFA President Gianni Infantino, adding to growing pressure on the soccer leader after his abandoned plan to sell stakes in the World Cup sparked a global backlash.
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External links- ESPN SoccerAug 5, 2026, 10:27 PMCanada PM: Infantino made 'fatal' call with WC
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Wednesday he no longer has confidence in FIFA President Gianni Infantino, adding to growing pressure on the soccer leader after his abandoned plan to sell stakes in the World Cup sparked a global backlash.
- Yahoo SportsAug 5, 2026, 8:45 PMCanada's Carney says he has no confidence in FIFA's Infantino
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Wednesday he no longer has confidence in FIFA President Gianni Infantino, adding to growing pressure on the soccer leader after his abandoned plan to sell stakes in the World Cup sparked a global backlash. Carney said Infantino committed a “fatal” governance failure by not consulting senior advisers, including FIFA’s chief operating officer and board members. “It should be fatal,” Carney said.
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