Infantino's World Cup privatization plan criticized by Blatter during FIFA events
3 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 6:02 PM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
Gianni Infantino's proposed $20 billion company to manage a portion of the World Cup is facing significant backlash. This proposal, which involves private investors including Jared Kushner, has been condemned by former FIFA president Joseph S Blatter, who states that the growing financial ties between Infantino and Donald Trump are harming the integrity of soccer. The criticism arises as the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaches, co-hosted by the US, Mexico, and Canada. Additionally, UEFA has publicly opposed the plan, indicating a wider discontent among governing bodies in soccer. More challenges to Infantino's leadership may emerge as these debates continue.
- •Infantino's $20 billion World Cup management proposal announced recently.
- •Jared Kushner is among the private investors involved in the plan.
- •Joseph S Blatter publicly criticizes the financial ties to Trump.
- •UEFA has expressed its opposition to the privatization proposal.
- •Debates are intensifying as the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaches.
- 6:02 PMYahoo Sports — Infantino's World Cup private investment plan has drawn seismic FIFA backlash. Here's what to know
- 12:47 PMYahoo Sports — Why ex-FIFA boss questioned if Donald Trump is now running world soccer before World Cup
- 7:55 AMYahoo Sports — Gianni Infantino and Donald Trump’s close relationship is ‘deeply damaging’ soccer, says Joseph S Blatter
"Former FIFA President Sepp Blatter questioned the relationship between his successor, Gianni Infantino, and US President Donald Trump long before plans were put in place to sell off a portion of the competition to private investors. In the aftermath of the 2026 World Cup in North America, Infantino is trying to sell part of the World Cup commercial rights for $20 billion.
"Gianni Infantino truly looked the “King of Soccer,” as U.S. President Donald Trump likes to call him, as the two allies sat together watching the World Cup final less than two weeks ago. Infantino could look ahead to his likely re-election coronation next March. The sunny scene must now feel an age ago since Infantino caused a seismic rift in global soccer.
"Gianni Infantino’s $20 billion FIFA plans to help Donald Trump’s family get called out. FIFA boss Gianni Infantino is now on the hot seat following his recent proposal to sell a small portion of the World Cup to private investors.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 31, 2026, 6:02 PMInfantino's World Cup private investment plan has drawn seismic FIFA backlash. Here's what to know
Gianni Infantino truly looked the “King of Soccer,” as U.S. President Donald Trump likes to call him, as the two allies sat together watching the World Cup final less than two weeks ago. Infantino could look ahead to his likely re-election coronation next March. The sunny scene must now feel an age ago since Infantino caused a seismic rift in global soccer.
- Yahoo SportsJul 30, 2026, 12:47 PMWhy ex-FIFA boss questioned if Donald Trump is now running world soccer before World Cup
Former FIFA President Sepp Blatter questioned the relationship between his successor, Gianni Infantino, and US President Donald Trump long before plans were put in place to sell off a portion of the competition to private investors. In the aftermath of the 2026 World Cup in North America, Infantino is trying to sell part of the World Cup commercial rights for $20 billion.
- Yahoo SportsJul 29, 2026, 7:55 AMGianni Infantino and Donald Trump’s close relationship is ‘deeply damaging’ soccer, says Joseph S Blatter
Gianni Infantino’s $20 billion FIFA plans to help Donald Trump’s family get called out. FIFA boss Gianni Infantino is now on the hot seat following his recent proposal to sell a small portion of the World Cup to private investors.
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