FIFA President Gianni Infantino is set to secure a new term as the leader of world football’s governing body during the 73rd FIFA Congress in Kigali, Rwanda. Running as the sole candidate, Infantino remains in a powerful position despite ongoing scrutiny regarding human rights issues in Qatar and the expansion of international tournaments. While some European member associations have withheld their support, Infantino highlights FIFA’s record financial success and his plans to further globalize the game as key pillars of his continued leadership.
- Gianni Infantino is the only candidate standing for election for the FIFA presidency.
- The 73rd FIFA Congress is being held in Kigali, Rwanda, marking the first time such an elective congress has taken place in Africa.
- FIFA reported a record revenue of $7.5 billion for the 2019-2022 cycle, with expectations to reach $11 billion in the next four-year period.
- Several European nations, including Germany, Norway, and Sweden, have expressed opposition or refused to formally support his re-election.
- A ruling by the FIFA Council stipulates that Infantino’s first three years in office do not count toward the 12-year term limit, potentially allowing him to stay until 2031.
- Major changes under his leadership include the expansion of the 2026 World Cup to 48 teams and the introduction of a 32-team Club World Cup in 2025.
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Thanks God not Saint Zelensky 🇺🇦🔱
Gianni Infantino's words are as hollow as Donald Trump's. He is also a very corrupt man, as well. Why hasn't Israel been suspended from all football competitions, at all levels, due to its genocidal war in Gaza and ethnic cleansing of the occupied territories? The double standards by FIFA and the IOC are obscence!
My left ear loves this.
Uff I don’t trust a person like infantino. I think his fifa product is a corrupt sellout of fair sportsmanship.
Good grief Infanfino😢. Tikets prices are too high.
F'ING CRAZY!!!!
FIFA Peace Prize
Don’t come to the USA.
FIFA is becoming a bit of a problem, and the leadership appears to be out of touch with what the world wants and stands for.
Sack him then prison.
Don't forget to boycott the clown show too.
This is not football anymore.
You can remove politics from the pitch, but the boardrooms and delegations and representatives, no.
Most corrupt organization on the planet!
He did so bc his name says it all. Wait until he is Adultino.
USA broke the rules and should be disqualified
fewer than 50% of tickets have been sold and FIFA is pretending otherwise to keep FOMO and thus prices up
infantino proves to be a bad guy, he deserves the last prize, finish contract
Infantino is such a schill
The Simpsons prediction has made yet again shown how President FIFA wants more money!, while the simpsons shows the world cup shown pele grab a pile of money during the game. 💰🏟⚽
Bro really think he could changed the world.
Trump's lapdog wagging his puny tail 🤣
if Russia is not allowed to participate because it is a aggressor in Ukraine, why is USA allowed ? didn't USA attack Iran without provocation.
Trump just ordered 5000 Americans troops out of Germany. So it begins. 😂😂😂
US is not even a soccer country, why is it even being held there🤷♀️
I live in Vancouver and one ticket for a group game seat was priced at $2449 Canadian dollars, outrageous! It’s a shame that my government spent so much money for this, considering all the social services needing funding