Also known as: South American governing body Conmebol
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… Even South America's governing body CONMEBOL - seen as close to Infantino - failed to swing behind it, finally issuing a statement saying it had requested "additional information and clarifications." - Saturday - The white flag was raised. …
Timeline: How FIFA's World Cup private investment plan implodedCitizen Digital
… the tournament proposition," it said in a research brief. window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-m', container: 'taboola-mid-article-thumbnails', placement: 'Mid Article Thumbnails', target_type: 'mix' }); South American confederation CONMEBOL …
FIFA studying impact of expanding World Cup to 64 teams for 2030 editionCitizen Digital
… South American confederation CONMEBOL, whose president Alejandro Dominguez is regarded as a close ally of Infantino, demanded further information on the "scope, structure, governance and potential effects" of the project. …
FIFA scraps private investment plan after backlashCitizen Digital
… In April, South American governing body CONMEBOL became the first continental confederation to publicly back Infantino's re-election bid, with CAF quickly joining the growing chorus of support. …
CAF chief Motsepe backs Infantino despite criticismCitizen Digital
… An official proposal to boost the 2030 World Cup to 64 teams was put forward by South American governing body Conmebol in April 2025, but no decision has been reached. …
Infantino opens door to 64-team World CupCitizen Digital
… Infantino has already secured support for re-election from South American football's ruling body CONMEBOL, which is worth a further 10 votes. …
Infantino re-election boost after securing Asia, Africa backingCitizen Digital
… Infantino has already secured support for re-election from South American football's ruling body CONMEBOL, which is worth a further 10 votes.
Infantino confirms Iran will play World Cup games in USCitizen Digital
… CAF's decision to support Infantino comes after South American football's governing body CONMEBOL also pledged to support the Swiss-Italian official earlier in April.
CAF announce 'unanimous' support for Infantino re-electionCitizen Digital
Iran, World Cup loom over FIFA Congress By AFP April 30, 2026 06:40 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter FIFA president Gianni Infantino (2nd R) speaks during the 75th FIFA congress at the CONMEBOL headquarters …
Iran, World Cup loom over FIFA CongressFIFA president Gianni Infantino abandoned a proposed plan to allow private investment in the World Cup following widespread opposition, including from UEFA and other football stakeholders. The plan, which would have retained FIFA's majority share in a new entity while raising $4.2 billion, sparked a furious global backlash within days of being made public.
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FIFA president Gianni Infantino abandoned a proposed plan to allow private investment in the World Cup following widespread opposition, including from UEFA and other football stakeholders. The plan, which would have retained FIFA's majority share in a new entity while raising $4.2 billion, sparked a furious global backlash within days of being made public.
23 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
FIFA is considering expanding the World Cup from 48 to 64 teams for the 2030 edition and plans to appoint an independent agency to assess the impact of this expansion on the tournament.
1 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
FIFA President Gianni Infantino announced the organization has abandoned a proposal to allow private investment in the World Cup following fierce opposition from football officials globally. The plan, floated on Tuesday, would have created a commercial subsidiary valued at $20 billion that could raise up to $4.2 billion.
1 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
African football chief Patrice Motsepe praised FIFA president Gianni Infantino as a devoted steward of the game and friend of Africa, defending him against criticism over decisions including a suspension delay for a US striker and hydration breaks.
22 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
FIFA president Gianni Infantino says the federation will examine a 64-team World Cup format after the 2026 tournament, citing the success of the current 48-team expansion and the need for the competition to be inclusive of all nations and regions.
13 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Argentina captain Antonio Rattín, who was sent off in the 1966 World Cup quarter-final against England, died on Saturday. Rattín was a central midfielder who spent his entire career with Boca Juniors and played 34 times for Argentina, including in the 1962 and 1966 World Cups.
12 July 2026 · The Standard →
FIFA President Gianni Infantino confirmed his re-election candidacy for 2027 at FIFA's Congress in Vancouver, after securing pledges of support from the African Football Confederation and the Asian Football Confederation.
1 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
FIFA President Gianni Infantino reaffirmed that Iran will participate in the 2026 World Cup and play their games in the United States as scheduled, despite uncertainty stemming from Middle East tensions since February.
1 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Confederation of African Football said it has unanimously agreed to support FIFA President Gianni Infantino's re-election bid for 2027, which would be his fourth term despite FIFA statutes limiting presidents to three terms.
30 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →
FIFA's 76th Congress convenes in Vancouver less than two months before the World Cup opens across Canada, Mexico and the United States, with roughly 1,600 delegates expected to discuss the Iran war, World Cup logistics, and Russia's international ban. Iran's football federation officials abruptly left Canada after landing in Toronto, threatening to overshadow the meeting.
30 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →