FIFA President Infantino Faces Mounting Pressure Over World Cup Investment Plan

FIFA President Gianni Infantino is facing increasing pressure from within the global football community following a controversial plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors. The proposal, which has drawn sharp criticism, has led to calls for accountability, though most major confederations have stopped short of demanding his immediate resignation. African football leadership has suggested that the proper channel to challenge Infantino is through the upcoming FIFA election in March 2027, rather than forcing an early exit.