Infantino Confronts FIFA Leaders After Stake Sale Failure

Gianni Infantino is set to meet with FIFA’s top officials in Zurich following the collapse of his plan to sell a stake in FIFA tournaments, including the World Cup. This meeting marks his first encounter with FIFA leaders since the failed initiative, which was abandoned shortly after its announcement in July.

Infantino has faced resignation calls from leaders of UEFA, AFC, and CONCACAF, who will attend the FIFA Council meeting. The agenda includes discussions on the failed FIFA Forward Enterprise scheme, which aimed to attract private investment through a minority stake in a FIFA commercial subsidiary, with Joshua Kushner identified as a potential lead investor.

Infantino, who is 56 years old, plans to stand for re-election in March 2027, with a nomination deadline of November 18. Despite criticism from the AFC, Infantino has garnered support from African soccer leaders and is expected to receive backing from South America in the upcoming election.