Infantino defends 'football for all' ahead of FIFA election

The FIFA president promotes universal access to football while facing criticism over his commercial management of the 2026 World Cup.

Gianni Infantino is promoting the slogan 'football for all' ahead of his re-election to lead FIFA, at a time when several national federations are criticizing his attempts to privatize the global tournament. The contested commercial project directly impacts the stakes of the 2026 World Cup, hosted in North America. Facing a loss of trust from national unions, the president must convince that he places football's accessibility and integrity above financial calculations.