# FIFA President Gianni Infantino scraps controversial World Cup investment plan

https://mins.news/en/item/11701

- France 24, 2026-08-01 08:55 UTC
- Sports
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/sports/20260801-fifa-president-gianni-infantino-scraps-controversial-world-cup-investment-plan

> FIFA President Gianni Infantino faced unprecedented backlash after proposing structural reforms to the World Cup. Under mounting pressure, he said he would withdraw a plan to sell part of the tournament to private investors. The proposal triggered considerable turmoil inside FIFA and reportedly prompted several members of his team to resign in protest.

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