Gianni Infantino acknowledges errors in FIFA's investment plan
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 5:24 AM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has acknowledged that the organization mishandled its plan to sell stakes in the World Cup. A letter signed by Infantino and Secretary General Mattias Grafstrom recognized mistakes made during the proposal process and its subsequent leak. As FIFA withdraws the controversial plan, it faces backlash from the soccer community, and Infantino’s re-election prospects for 2027 appear uncertain. The governing body promises to conduct a review and report back at its next council meeting. Infantino's admission comes amid rising discontent from football associations worldwide.
- •Infantino signs letter admitting FIFA's mistakes in investment plan.
- •FIFA intends to withdraw the controversial investment proposal.
- •Further review and accountability measures will be presented to the FIFA Council.
- •Infantino faces diminished support from national football associations.
- •FIFA warns against attacks on its integrity amid backlash.
- 5:24 AMYahoo Sports — Gianni Infantino makes first admission of error over FIFA private investment plan
"FIFA president Gianni Infantino signed a letter in which the soccer governing body’s top brass finally accepted that the plan to sell stakes in the World Cup was handled poorly. The past couple of weeks have been quite uncomfortable for Gianni Infantino.
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