FIFA backs embattled president Infantino following crisis meeting
FIFA also apologised to its member associations for mistakes made over the now-shelved proposal to open the World Cup to private investment.
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks at a press conference in Mexico City, 10 June 2026. -
World football governing body, FIFA, has reaffirmed its support for its embattled president, Gianni Infantino, following a crisis meeting in Morocco on Wednesday amid calls for him to resign.
FIFA also apologised to its member associations for mistakes made over the now-shelved proposal to open the World Cup to private investment.
"A review will now be conducted, and a report will be presented to the FIFA Council at its next scheduled meeting," the FIFA statement said.
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