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Carney Withdraws Confidence as Infantino Scraps $20B Plan

8/6/2026

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Mark Carney said he no longer has confidence in FIFA President Gianni Infantino after the president failed to consult senior advisers, including the chief operating officer.
Infantino dropped a $20 billion World Cup company plan after opposition from UEFA, CONCACAF and the Asian Football Confederation.
FIFA’s next presidential election is set for March in Rabat, Morocco, with candidate entries due by Nov. 18.

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Mark Carney said he no longer has confidence in FIFA President Gianni Infantino after the president failed to consult senior advisers, including the chief operating officer.
Infantino dropped a $20 billion World Cup company plan after opposition from UEFA, CONCACAF and the Asian Football Confederation.
FIFA’s next presidential election is set for March in Rabat, Morocco, with candidate entries due by Nov. 18.