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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 6, 2026Miami-Dade

FIFA abandons World Cup profit-sharing plan and reaffirms support for President Gianni Infantino

FIFA has officially canceled its proposal to sell World Cup profits through a subsidiary called FIFA Forward Enterprise following internal and external backlash. Senior FIFA staff have publicly reaffirmed their support for President Gianni Infantino, despite calls for his resignation from various soccer leagues and officials ahead of the March elections.

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Why It Matters

The decision impacts the future governance and financial structure of international soccer, as major leagues and national associations demand reforms to FIFA's decision-making processes.

Key Facts

  • FIFA officially abandoned the FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE) proposal to sell World Cup profits.
  • FIFA management and Secretary-General Mattias Grafström reaffirmed support for President Gianni Infantino.
  • FIFA issued a formal apology to the FIFA Council and member associations for errors regarding the FFE process.
  • European soccer leagues are demanding governance reform and a formal role in future decision-making.
  • European leagues have threatened to reject the expansion or creation of new FIFA competitions until reforms occur.
  • FIFA denied reports that Infantino promised Morocco the hosting rights for the 2030 World Cup final.
  • Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney publicly stated he lacks confidence in Infantino's leadership.
  • FIFA elections are scheduled for March, where Infantino seeks a fourth term.
  • UEFA previously threatened to boycott the World Cup if the FFE plan proceeded.
  • Senior staff members, including the Chief Operating Officer, have expressed concerns regarding a lack of openness in FIFA's leadership.

Who's Mentioned

personMark Carney“Canadian Prime Minister expressing lack of confidence in FIFA leadership”organizationUEFA“European soccer governing body”personGianni Infantino“FIFA President facing calls to step down”personLuis Figo“Former soccer player calling for Infantino's resignation”organizationCONCACAF“North and Central American and Caribbean soccer governing body”organizationFIFA“World soccer governing body”personArsène Wenger“FIFA Chief of Global Football Development”other64“Number of teams proposed for World Cup expansion”personMattias Grafström“FIFA Secretary-General”personKevin Lamour“FIFA Chief Operating Officer”personCarlos Cordeiro“Former senior adviser who resigned”