Fifa president Gianni Infantino faces backlash and calls for resignation
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 7:00 AM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026

Fifa president Gianni Infantino, who was recently buoyed by the World Cup's conclusion, is now contending with mounting criticism and demands for his resignation. Following revelations of a controversial £3.1bn proposal to sell World Cup stakes to private investors, outrage from football officials and politicians has surged. Infantino's attempts to moderate the situation have included an admission of the plan's existence, but Uefa and numerous national football associations have rallied against it. As of August 3, a coordinated withdrawal of support from key member nations highlights a potential shift in leadership dynamics within Fifa. The fallout continues to evolve as stakeholders deliberate their next moves.
- •Infantino marks World Cup end with criticism of media on July 27.
- •A controversial £3.1bn proposal surfaces on July 28, igniting outrage.
- •Uefa threatens to boycott Fifa competitions on July 30.
- •Infantino withdraws the proposal after backlash on August 1.
- •Key nations, including England and Wales, demand leadership changes on August 3.
- 7:00 AMThe Guardian Sport — Two weeks that rocked Fifa: how Gianni Infantino unravelled, day by day
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