Carlos Cordeiro resigns as Infantino faces backlash over World Cup investment
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 10:41 AM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
Carlos Cordeiro has resigned from his position as senior adviser to FIFA President Gianni Infantino amid backlash against plans to sell a stake in a World Cup company to private investors. The proposal has been met with significant opposition from several confederations, including UEFA and Concacaf, both of which have stated that their national teams will boycott future FIFA competitions if the plan proceeds. UEFA described the initiative as a profound failure of leadership, while Cordeiro called it a "bad deal for football" and urged its rejection. The Asian Football Confederation has also joined the opposition, emphasizing serious concerns about introducing private investment into FIFA's competitions.
- •Cordeiro's resignation reflects deepening discord within FIFA regarding investment proposals.
- •UEFA and Concacaf have announced a boycott of FIFA competitions linked to the plan.
- •Cordeiro emphasized the need to safeguard the value of football assets.
- •The Asian Football Confederation has expressed solidarity with UEFA and Concacaf.
- •Infantino's leadership is under scrutiny as opposition to his proposals mounts.
- 10:41 AMYahoo Sports — Infantino’s senior advisor quits over World Cup sale scandal detailing ‘extraordinary financial resources’
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- 10:07 AMYahoo Sports — Gianni Infantino under mounting pressure as senior adviser quits over World Cup sell-off plan
"FIFA’s plan to try and sell off a portion of the World Cup to private investors has backfired. Following the conclusion of the 2026 tournament in North America, it emerged that Gianni Infantino was looking to secure a $20 billion sale of the competition’s commercial rights, with one investor group linked to Donald Trump’s family thought to have been involved.
"Pressure is mounting on FIFA president Gianni Infantino after his senior adviser resigned over plans to sell a stake in a World Cup company to private investors. Infantino’s plan has been rejected by the European and Asian confederations, as well as the one representing nations from North and Central America and the Caribbean.
"Carlos Cordeiro’s resignation is another blow to Fifa president Gianni Infantino
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 31, 2026, 10:41 AMInfantino’s senior advisor quits over World Cup sale scandal detailing ‘extraordinary financial resources’
FIFA’s plan to try and sell off a portion of the World Cup to private investors has backfired. Following the conclusion of the 2026 tournament in North America, it emerged that Gianni Infantino was looking to secure a $20 billion sale of the competition’s commercial rights, with one investor group linked to Donald Trump’s family thought to have been involved.
- Yahoo SportsJul 31, 2026, 10:18 AMInfantino’s senior adviser quits over World Cup investment plan
Pressure is mounting on FIFA president Gianni Infantino after his senior adviser resigned over plans to sell a stake in a World Cup company to private investors. Infantino’s plan has been rejected by the European and Asian confederations, as well as the one representing nations from North and Central America and the Caribbean.
- Yahoo SportsJul 31, 2026, 10:07 AMGianni Infantino under mounting pressure as senior adviser quits over World Cup sell-off plan
Carlos Cordeiro’s resignation is another blow to Fifa president Gianni Infantino
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