FIFA President Gianni Infantino has convened an emergency meeting in Morocco with senior officials as mounting pressure grows for his resignation, following the shelving of his controversial World Cup investment plan. The gathering comes amid growing criticism over his leadership and decisions that have sparked internal turmoil within the organization (independent.ie).
Infantino, who has faced increasing scrutiny since the collapse of his proposal to allow private investment in the World Cup, is now under fire from former stars and officials. Former Portugal captain Luis Figo has publicly called on Infantino to resign, accusing him of failing to uphold the integrity of football’s governing body (vanguardngr.com). The situation has deepened as new allegations of blackmail and other controversies surrounding the 2026 World Cup and future tournaments continue to surface (walesonline.co.uk).
The crisis meeting, held in Rabat, has been described as a critical moment for Infantino, who is struggling to retain support within FIFA. Reports suggest that the meeting aims to address the fallout from his controversial decisions and to stabilize the organization amid growing instability (nst.com.my). As the situation unfolds, the future of FIFA leadership remains uncertain.
