FIFA's Gianni Infantino Faces Questions Over Missing Payment

Gianni Infantino, the president of FIFA, is facing scrutiny after reports revealed he received an additional $1.76 million (£1.3 million) from FWC2026 US Inc, the organization managing the 2026 World Cup. This payment was not included in FIFA's 2024 compensation disclosures, which listed Infantino's earnings at 4.274 million Swiss francs (approximately £3.88 million).

The payment was disclosed in US tax filings and has prompted questions regarding FIFA's financial governance and transparency. Miguel Maduro, the former chairman of FIFA's governance committee, has called for an independent investigation, arguing that payments from related entities should be included in FIFA's transparency obligations.

FIFA has denied any wrongdoing, stating that Infantino's compensation is determined through established procedures and reported to US authorities as required. The situation raises concerns about whether remuneration from separate companies associated with FIFA should be reflected in the organization's annual disclosures.