FIFA Supports Infantino and Apologizes for Selling Plan

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It happened on Thursday, August 6, 2026, at 9:19 am.

Gianni Infantino is still the boss of FIFA.

Here's a short version:

FIFA said sorry for trying to sell parts of the World Cup.

FIFA also said they still support Gianni Infantino.

What happens next?

FIFA will have elections in March 2027.

FIFA apologized for mistakes in selling the World Cup.

FIFA's leaders said they support Infantino and will review what happened.

FIFA sent a letter to its members saying sorry and promising a review.

FIFA will protect its reputation and not let people attack it.

Infantino and others left the meeting in Morocco.

The meeting was about a plan to sell World Cup rights that was stopped.

The plan was criticized by many, including European soccer leaders.

Infantino's friendship with Donald Trump has been criticized.

FIFA said they made mistakes in handling the selling plan.

Infantino's leadership is being questioned by many.

Infantino's re-election in March is not sure anymore.

Some European teams don't support Infantino anymore.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney also doesn't trust Infantino.

Carney said Infantino should not be the leader if he doesn't tell his team about important plans.

FIFA's secretary general said the events were sad and regrettable.

He said the organization will continue its mission despite problems.

FIFA's operating officer said staff were deceived about the plan.

Infantino's adviser resigned because of the plan.

Arsene Wenger said the plan was not a good idea and should be stopped.

Luis Figo said Infantino should quit because of the plan.

UEFA's vice-president said Infantino's leadership is in crisis.

Infantino has been in Morocco, which supports him.

Many national teams are against Infantino now.

The meeting in Morocco was to help Infantino keep his job.

If 43 or more teams ask, there could be an emergency meeting.

Some teams have said they still support Infantino.

Infantino has always had support from teams outside Europe.

But European teams are unhappy with FIFA's decisions.

European Leagues said FIFA should not make big decisions alone.

They also said FIFA didn't give them enough time to think about the plan.

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African teams are sending messages to support Infantino.

The African confederation has not taken a stance yet.

The Oceania committee will meet to discuss what to do.

In FIFA, every team's vote counts the same.

Infantino has an advantage because no one is running against him yet.

Jordan's football president said FIFA is trying to force teams to support Infantino.

He said they will not support Infantino.

FIFA said Infantino did not promise anything about the 2030 World Cup.

A spokesperson said the reports were false and misleading.

This is from Reuters.

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