International Football · Thursday, October 15, 2026
Gianni Infantino Faces Accusations of Financial Lack of Transparency
The FIFA president is suspected of having received undeclared additional payments linked to the organization of the 2026 World Cup.
By Editorial team
Gianni Infantino is facing new criticism regarding the financial transparency surrounding the 2026 World Cup. The FIFA president allegedly received 1.76 million dollars in additional payments from an American entity involved in organizing the tournament. These payments would not appear in the official accounts of the world body. This controversy comes as the 2026 World Cup approaches, jointly organized by the United States, Canada and Mexico.