Infantino Faces FIFA Member Revolt in Zurich Over Failed World Cup Stake Sale

FIFA president Gianni Infantino faces a revolt from member federations at a meeting in Zurich following a failed attempt to sell a financial stake in the 2026 World Cup tournament. The governance tensions deepen ahead of the event, with federations pushing back against Infantino's commercial strategy. The FIFA Council is set to meet October 15 amid growing calls for a governance review ahead of the March 2027 presidential election in Morocco.