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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 20, 2026Miami-Dade

Global soccer fan groups petition for FIFA President Gianni Infantino's resignation

A coalition of international soccer fan organizations has launched a petition demanding the resignation of FIFA President Gianni Infantino, citing a failed attempt to sell World Cup profits to private investors and concerns over governance. The petition also criticizes FIFA's decision-making processes and recent ticket pricing policies for the 2026 World Cup.

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Why It Matters

The petition represents a coordinated effort by global fan groups to challenge the leadership of the world's governing body for soccer, potentially impacting FIFA's future governance and commercial strategies.

Key Facts

  • A global coalition of fan groups launched the #InfantinOut petition demanding the resignation of FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
  • The petition was triggered by Infantino's attempt to sell future World Cup profits to private investors, a plan he later abandoned.
  • Participating groups include Football Supporters Europe, Football Supporters Africa, and the North American Independent Supporters Council.
  • FIFA consists of 211 member federations, some of which (Morocco, Qatar, Lebanon) continue to support Infantino.
  • The petition criticizes FIFA's ticket pricing for the 2026 World Cup, which covers 104 games across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
  • Some tickets for the 2026 World Cup are priced at $60 for loyal fans of the 48 participating teams.
  • Infantino has previously faced criticism for supporting a biennial World Cup proposal and the failed European Super League project.
  • Saudi Arabia, the host of the 2034 World Cup, has not publicly declared support for Infantino.

Who's Mentioned

organizationFootball Supporters Africa“Fan group involved in the petition”organizationIndependent Supporters Council“North American fan group involved in the petition”organizationUEFA“European soccer governing body”personGianni Infantino“FIFA President currently facing calls for resignation”organizationCONCACAF“North American soccer governing body”organizationAsian Football Confederation“Asian soccer governing body”organizationFootball Supporters Europe“Fan group involved in the petition”organizationFIFA“World governing body for soccer”