European Football · Sunday, August 9, 2026
Infantino defends FIFA against criticism over 2026 World Cup
The FIFA president strikes back at accusations concerning the tournament's stake-sale project.
By Editorial team
Gianni Infantino and FIFA released a response statement to recent criticism regarding the 2026 World Cup stake-sale project. The organization rejects the accusations, describing them as 'unsupported claims'. This counterattack comes amid tensions ahead of FIFA's next presidential election. The tournament remains at the heart of internal debates within the organization.