FIFA Leaders Back Infantino After World Cup Plan Fallout

FIFA President Gianni Infantino received renewed support from the organization’s leadership after executives met in Rabat, Morocco, to address the fallout from a proposed commercial restructuring plan that was later withdrawn. The proposal involved creating a new entity, FIFA Forward Enterprise, to manage parts of World Cup-related business operations, including a potential sale of a minority stake. The plan faced opposition from several football stakeholders over concerns about transparency, consultation and governance.

The meeting followed criticism from some football bodies, including European organizations, after FIFA acknowledged shortcomings in the handling of the proposal. FIFA said leadership agreed that internal processes and communication methods needed improvement while reaffirming support for Infantino, who has led the organization since 2016. The controversy comes as Infantino seeks another term in office, with FIFA’s next presidential election scheduled for March 2027.