Gianni Infantino addresses World Cup controversy after crisis meeting
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 9:56 PM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
FIFA president Gianni Infantino spoke out following a crisis meeting regarding the controversial plan to sell shares in the World Cup. In a letter co-signed with FIFA secretary general Mattias Grafström, Infantino apologized for mistakes that led to backlash against the proposal, which has since been abandoned. The leadership expressed support for Infantino, emphasizing a commitment to improve governance and restore confidence in FIFA. A review will be conducted, with findings set to be presented at the next FIFA Council meeting. Infantino appears to be addressing internal criticism as he aims to secure his position amid recent challenges.
- •Infantino admitted to mistakes in handling the World Cup shares proposal.
- •The controversial plan has been officially withdrawn.
- •FIFA leadership reaffirmed their support for Infantino.
- •A governance review will report back to the FIFA Council soon.
- •Infantino plans to fight for his position amid criticism.
- 9:46 PMYahoo Sports — 😮 Is he stepping down now? Infantino speaks out after crisis talks!
- 9:42 PMYahoo Sports — 🚨 Crisis at FIFA: Gianni Infantino breaks his silence (Sky Sports)
"Under-fire FIFA president Gianni Infantino has shaken off calls to resign - for now - with the backing of the governing body's leaders, though apologised for "mistakes" in his botched attempts to sell off a stake in the World Cup.
"After the crisis meeting he allegedly convened himself, FIFA president Gianni Infantino has now commented on the much-criticized plan to sell the World Cup, which he had already abandoned earlier afte...
"The FIFA President breaks his silence.After several days of crisis linked to the abandoned plan to sell shares in the World Cup to private investors, Gianni Infantino and his number two, Mattias Grafs...
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 5, 2026, 9:46 PM😮 Is he stepping down now? Infantino speaks out after crisis talks!
After the crisis meeting he allegedly convened himself, FIFA president Gianni Infantino has now commented on the much-criticized plan to sell the World Cup, which he had already abandoned earlier afte...
- Yahoo SportsAug 5, 2026, 9:42 PM🚨 Crisis at FIFA: Gianni Infantino breaks his silence (Sky Sports)
The FIFA President breaks his silence.After several days of crisis linked to the abandoned plan to sell shares in the World Cup to private investors, Gianni Infantino and his number two, Mattias Grafs...
- Sky Sports—Infantino remains FIFA president following crisis meeting
Under-fire FIFA president Gianni Infantino has shaken off calls to resign - for now - with the backing of the governing body's leaders, though apologised for "mistakes" in his botched attempts to sell off a stake in the World Cup.
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