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Infantino addresses World Cup sell-off errors at FIFA summit

3 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 10:58 PM

Last updated Aug 5, 2026

Infantino addresses World Cup sell-off errors at FIFA summit
Summary

FIFA president Gianni Infantino apologized for mistakes related to his failed plan to sell stakes in the World Cup during a meeting in Morocco on August 5, 2026. FIFA management expressed full support for Infantino despite the public backlash and the abandonment of the sell-off proposal. Concerns had mounted among several FIFA Member Associations, particularly following a threat of a boycott from UEFA. The organization has committed to reviewing its processes to prevent similar oversights in the future, emphasizing the importance of transparency and confidence in FIFA's governance.

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Key Details
  • •Infantino acknowledged mistakes over World Cup sell-off proposal.
  • •Senior FIFA officials reaffirmed support for Infantino's presidency.
  • •UEFA threatened a boycott over the controversial plan.
  • •FIFA to review processes to ensure better governance.
  • •The proposal to sell World Cup stakes is officially withdrawn.
Latest Updates
  • 8:52 AMNPR — Gianni Infantino gets internal support at crisis meeting to remain as FIFA president - NPR
  • 8:05 AMYahoo Sports — Infantino apologizes for ‘mistakes’ but retains FIFA’s backing at crisis meeting
  • 11:40 PMESPN — Infantino given FIFA support, admits 'mistakes'
  • 10:09 PMYahoo Sports — Gianni Infantino apologises for ‘mistakes’ over World Cup sell-off plan but retains Fifa support
What they're saying
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Despite growing calls for Gianni Infantino to step down as FIFA president following his controversial high-profile proposal to sell off commercial and operational rights to ​the World Cup, he retained the backing of FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström and other members of FIFA management, according to a statement released by the organization late Wednesday.

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FIFA said Wednesday it had apologized for errors made over Gianni Infantino's failed plan to sell stakes in the World Cup and that senior staff in attendance at a crisis meeting in Morocco "reaffirmed their full support" for his presidency.

— NPRby The Associated Press
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FIFA said Wednesday it had apologized for errors made over Gianni Infantino's failed plan to sell stakes in the World Cup and that senior staff in attendance at a summit held in Morocco "reaffirmed their full support" for his presidency.

— ESPNby ESPN News Services
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