Also known as: North, Central America and the Caribbean's ruling body CONCACAF
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Citizen Digital
… FIFA president Gianni Infantino came under renewed fire on August 10, 2026 as a joint letter from three confederations - UEFA, CONCACAF and AFC - declared football "belongs to no individual". …
World Cup co-hosts US and Canada oppose InfantinoCitizen Digital
… Three confederations - Europe's UEFA, North and Central America CONCACAF and Asia's AFC - did not hold back in targeting Infantino and his style of leadership in an open letter on Monday. …
What next for beleaguered FIFA president Infantino?Citizen Digital
… Audio By Vocalize FIFA president Gianni Infantino came under renewed fire on Monday as a joint letter from three confederations -- UEFA, CONCACAF and AFC -- declared football "belongs to no individual". …
Embattled Infantino target of letter from three confederationsThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeFIFA president Gianni Infantino came under renewed fire on Monday as a joint letter from three confederations -- UEFA, CONCACAF and AFC -- declared football "belongs to no individual". …
Embattled FIFA boss Infantino target of letter from UEFA, CONCACAF and AFCCitizen Digital
… "A comprehensive reckoning with this presidency is imperative." North and Central American football's governing body CONCACAF throws down the gauntlet, its president Victor Montagliani is widely-cited as the favoured candidate to oppose Infantino. …
Infantino and the failed investment plan - What they saidCitizen Digital
… North and Central American football's governing body CONCACAF and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) have both been critical of Infantino, but were yet to react to the latest developments. …
UEFA maintains boycott threat as African confederation backs InfantinoThe Standard
… North and Central American football's governing body CONCACAF and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) have both been critical of Infantino, but were yet to react to the latest developments. …
UEFA maintains boycott threat as African confederation backs InfantinoCitizen Digital
… North and Central American football's governing body CONCACAF went further still and called for "a comprehensive reckoning with this presidency" while slamming Infantino's "poor governance and leadership". …
FIFA back Infantino, apologise for World Cup privatisation planThe Standard
… North and Central American football's governing body CONCACAF went further still and called for "a comprehensive reckoning with this presidency" while slamming Infantino's "poor governance and leadership". …
FIFA back Infantino, apologise for World Cup privatisation planCitizen Digital
… North and Central American football's governing body CONCACAF went further still and called for "a comprehensive reckoning with this presidency" while slamming Infantino's "poor governance and leadership". …
Embattled FIFA chief Infantino holds emergency talks with directorsFIFA president Gianni Infantino says he has backing of the "vast, vast majority" of member associations for a fourth term, bolstered by support from the Asian Football Confederation, despite earlier controversy over his withdrawn plan to allow private investment in the World Cup.
25 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
FIFA president Gianni Infantino says he has backing of the "vast, vast majority" of member associations for a fourth term, bolstered by support from the Asian Football Confederation, despite earlier controversy over his withdrawn plan to allow private investment in the World Cup.
25 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The head of Asian football said the region supported Gianni Infantino's re-election as FIFA president, weeks after criticizing his aborted plan to open World Cup competitions to private investors.
23 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
FIFA president Gianni Infantino apologized during a FIFA Council meeting in Zurich for his failed proposal to allow private investment in the World Cup, but senior officials said he provided no satisfactory answers to their critical questions. The plan was withdrawn following global backlash and led UEFA to say it had lost confidence in Infantino.
16 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
FIFA is setting up a $6.35-billion development fund for 2026–2030 to distribute to its 211 member federations and regional confederations, funded partly by financial reserves from the 2026 World Cup. The plan is scheduled for approval at FIFA's Council meeting in Zurich on Thursday.
14 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Gianni Infantino, seeking a fourth term as FIFA president, faces weeks of criticism over his shelved plan to allow private investment into the World Cup, but observers say he could survive the backlash in the absence of a strong challenger. The 56-year-old retains core support in Africa and South America despite losing support from many other associations.
13 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
England's Premier League, Germany's Bundesliga, Italy's Serie A, and Spain's LaLiga called for sweeping FIFA reforms on Friday, including stronger checks and balances, clearer constitutional boundaries, and greater separation between regulatory and commercial functions. The move follows FIFA President Gianni Infantino's abandoned plan to secure private investment in FIFA tournaments.
26 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The English Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, and Bundesliga called Friday for fundamental FIFA reform, citing the need for clear constitutional boundaries and independence in disciplinary matters following the shelved plan to create a commercial company open to private investors.
25 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
FIFA President Gianni Infantino appears set to keep his position following the collapse of his private-investment plan, but senior figures in world football expect a shift from succession battles to disputes over the terms of his continued presidency, potentially resulting in governance compromises or prolonged conflict over competitions, finances, and the international calendar.
25 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has proposed an independent external review of FIFA's governance framework and consultations with confederations and member associations to strengthen decision-making, following criticism over a withdrawn private investment plan.
22 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has proposed consulting the 211 member associations on how to strengthen FIFA's decision-making processes, in a letter following backlash to his plan to bring private investment into the World Cups.
22 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
UEFA and CONCACAF have called on FIFA President Gianni Infantino to release $2.1 billion from FIFA's reserves to distribute among the global governing body's 211 member associations, with each receiving $10 million over the period 2027-2030.
19 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
France's Football Federation announced it will not support Gianni Infantino's candidacy for FIFA president in the March 2027 election, joining other European federations including Belgium, Italy, Scotland, Sweden and Wales in withdrawing support. The FFF stated that trust in the FIFA president has been betrayed and that world football governance no longer reflects their values.
10 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
France has withdrawn support for Gianni Infantino's candidacy for FIFA president in the March 2027 election, aligning with Belgium, Italy, Scotland, Sweden and Wales. The French Football Federation cited a loss of trust in the FIFA president's governance of world football, citing his abandoned plan to bring private investment into the World Cups.
10 September 2026 · The Standard →
FIFA has accused UEFA of a "smear campaign" and "fishing expedition" after UEFA asked US judges to force FIFA to disclose documents related to its failed plan to secure private investment in World Cup tournaments. UEFA has threatened possible legal action against FIFA president Gianni Infantino for alleged "criminal mismanagement" over the scrapped investor plan.
4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
UEFA announced it is considering legal action against FIFA President Gianni Infantino over his now-abandoned plan to secure private investment in FIFA tournaments, which a former International Olympic Committee marketing director described as a "massive escalation" of their feud. Infantino has faced increasing pressure to step down, and UEFA has withdrawn its threat to boycott FIFA tournaments on a provisional basis.
28 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Two Argentine sports marketing executives, Hugo and Mariano Jinkis, admitted to bribing international soccer officials to secure lucrative media rights in a scheme that defrauded FIFA, CONCACAF, and CONMEBOL. Under a deferred prosecution agreement with US prosecutors, they agreed to forfeit $50 million and avoid trial.
28 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Saudi Arabia's Football Federation expressed support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino and welcomed his joint statement with Secretary General Mattias Grafstrom acknowledging mistakes and abandoning a plan to bring private financing into the World Cup, which had triggered global opposition.
27 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Italy's national football federation withdrew its support for FIFA president Gianni Infantino over his failed attempt to sell off stakes in the World Cup, joining other European associations in scrapping their backing ahead of his re-election bid at next year's FIFA Congress.
26 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
UEFA is "likely" to withdraw its threat to boycott FIFA tournaments after the two conditions it sought from FIFA following president Gianni Infantino's failed attempt to secure private investment in the World Cup have been met, according to a source.
26 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Cameroon star Samuel Eto'o has backed FIFA president Gianni Infantino, saying he "hasn't done anything wrong" despite intense scrutiny over a failed private investment proposal for FIFA tournaments including the World Cup. UEFA and other federations have withdrawn support and threatened boycotts over the controversial plan.
24 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin has ruled himself out of contention to replace FIFA President Gianni Infantino, while warning that Infantino must quit or face a leadership challenge. Infantino has faced mounting pressure to step down over his now-abandoned plan to secure private investment in FIFA tournaments, with UEFA and other continental federations withdrawing support.
24 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
UEFA chief Aleksander Ceferin has said he is not interested in replacing FIFA President Gianni Infantino, but warned that Infantino must either quit or face a leadership challenge in March over his abandoned plan to secure private investment in FIFA tournaments. UEFA has threatened to boycott FIFA competitions and several federations have withdrawn support for Infantino.
24 August 2026 · The Standard →
A FIFA vice-president from Hungary has withdrawn his support from FIFA president Gianni Infantino, citing the "unexpected dismissal" of Kevin Lamour, the chief operating officer who had publicly criticised Infantino's plan for private investment in World Cups.
19 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
FIFA President Gianni Infantino's chief operating officer Kevin Lamour has departed after breaking ranks with senior FIFA directors and criticizing Infantino's plan to bring private investment into FIFA competitions, including World Cups. Lamour had refused to sign off on the deal and described it as "the project of one person."
18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A split within Asian football deepened after the region's top official hit back at Qatar's challenge over the confederation's move to join UEFA and CONCACAF in criticizing FIFA president Gianni Infantino over his failed plan to bring private investment into FIFA competitions. Qatar's football chief said neither he nor the QFA had been consulted before the joint statement was issued.
18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Qatar challenged the Asian Football Confederation over its decision to join UEFA and CONCACAF in an open letter attacking FIFA President Gianni Infantino, saying it was not consulted before the three confederations issued the statement.
15 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
CAF president Patrice Motsepe says FIFA president Gianni Infantino's future should be decided by elections, after Ireland joined European, North American, and Asian football bodies in withdrawing support over his failed plan to sell World Cup stakes to private investors.
13 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has lost the confidence of UEFA after his plan to allow private investment in the World Cup was withdrawn following global backlash. Despite support from US President Donald Trump and withdrawing the controversial proposal, Infantino's position remains precarious as three confederations have criticized his style of leadership.
11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
US President Donald Trump said on Monday it would be "a terrible mistake" to replace FIFA president Gianni Infantino, who is facing criticism from three continental confederations over deception and failed efforts to privatize parts of the World Cup.
11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
US President Donald Trump said Monday it would be "a terrible mistake" to replace FIFA President Gianni Infantino, who faced criticism from UEFA, CONCACAF and AFC over a failed plan to sell World Cup broadcasting rights to private investors.
11 August 2026 · The Standard →