Gianni Infantino's proposal to sell minority stakes in FIFA's commercial operations has triggered worldwide opposition, with critics accusing football's governing body of putting the World Cup up for sale.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has launched a passionate defence of the 2026 World Cup, urging critics to "pray, meditate or watch football" instead of spreading what he called "hate and false rumours."
Gianni Infantino has confirmed FIFA will examine expanding the men's World Cup to 64 teams for the 2030 tournament, arguing that more nations deserve the chance to compete.
Egypt have demanded FIFA remove the referee and investigate controversial VAR decisions after a dramatic World Cup defeat to Argentina sparked allegations of unfair officiating.
Jürgen Klopp has criticised Donald Trump and FIFA president Gianni Infantino after Folarin Balogun's World Cup suspension was controversially overturned.
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