# Infantino’s troubles mount as Wenger and key FIFA ally turn against him over World Cup stake plan

https://mins.news/en/video/13933

- France 24 English, 2026-08-05 09:37 UTC
- Sports
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9BTmnArZlDA

> FIFA president Gianni Infantino is facing renewed criticism over his now-abandoned proposal to sell a stake in the World Cup. Secretary general Mattias Grafström and chief of global football development Arsene Wenger both criticised the plan. Infantino had been expected to seek a fourth term without opposition, but fresh challengers could emerge when he stands for election next March. The setback adds to pressure on his leadership.

## Related coverage

- [What comes next for FIFA after Infantino survives backlash?](https://mins.news/en/video/15463) — Reuters, 2026-08-06
- [Infantino faces mounting problems after Wenger and key FIFA ally oppose World Cup stake plan](https://mins.news/en/item/13947) — France 24, 2026-08-05
- [Infantino’s problems mount as Wenger and key FIFA ally turn against him](https://mins.news/en/item/12843) — France 24, 2026-08-04
- [Ex-Arsenal boss Wenger says he was ‘not aware’ of Infantino’s FIFA plan](https://mins.news/en/item/12808) — Al Jazeera, 2026-08-04
- [Despite World Cup success, controversy-hit Infantino faces tough FIFA election](https://mins.news/en/video/13358) — France 24 English, 2026-08-04
- [Infantino under growing pressure after FIFA scraps World Cup investor proposal](https://mins.news/en/item/12226) — France 24, 2026-08-03