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FIFA Drops $20 Billion Spinoff as Infantino Faces Pressure

9/6/2026

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FIFA President Gianni Infantino avoided re-election questions at the Women’s World Cup opening in Poland.
He stood with Polish Football Federation president Cezary Kulesza and declined to confirm a fourth-term bid.
The $20 billion FIFA Forward Enterprise spinoff, intended to control World Cup rights, was dropped after member opposition.
FIFA sued UEFA, alleging a “smear campaign,” as Europe moves to oust Infantino before next year’s election.

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FIFA President Gianni Infantino avoided re-election questions at the Women’s World Cup opening in Poland.
He stood with Polish Football Federation president Cezary Kulesza and declined to confirm a fourth-term bid.
The $20 billion FIFA Forward Enterprise spinoff, intended to control World Cup rights, was dropped after member opposition.
FIFA sued UEFA, alleging a “smear campaign,” as Europe moves to oust Infantino before next year’s election.