International Football · Friday, August 7, 2026
Infantino Apologizes for World Cup Stake Sale Plan
The FIFA president was forced to issue a rare mea culpa following the controversy sparked by a proposal to sell shares to private investors.
By Editorial team
Gianni Infantino, president of the International Football Federation, was forced to publicly apologize following the shock wave caused by a monetization project for the 2026 World Cup. This controversial initiative planned the sale of stakes in the tournament to private sector investors. The scandal forced FIFA to back away from this commercial plan deemed inappropriate for the world's biggest football competition.