Infantino stresses FIFA's duty to address financial disparities among members
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 12:59 AM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026

FIFA President Gianni Infantino addressed the need to bridge the financial gap between wealthy and less affluent member nations during a meeting in the Dominican Republic. His comments come amid challenges following a failed plan to attract private investment for a $20 billion project. Infantino emphasized FIFA's role in promoting football development across all 211 member countries. This meeting occurred alongside a CONCACAF under-14 Challenge Series, despite opposition from CONCACAF President Montagliani regarding his attendance during rising criticism of his leadership. Infantino's reelection is anticipated next year.
- •Infantino cited the responsibility to reduce financial inequality among FIFA members
- •His comments follow a failed investment plan for a FIFA venture
- •The meeting took place in the Dominican Republic
- •Infantino attended the CONCACAF under-14 Challenge Series
- •He is up for reelection next year
- 12:59 AMYahoo Sports — Infantino says FIFA must close financial gap between members
"FIFA President Gianni Infantino said Sunday it was the organization's responsibility to close the gap between its rich and less affluent members.
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